Mark Flanigan,
B.HSc (Nutrition), B.HSc (Herbal Medicine),
Advanced Diploma (Naturopathy).       

Epilepsy & Epileptic Seizure
       Disorder Treatment
   ~ Natural/Alternative Therapies ~

       Taurine can be effective in some cases to reduce the symptoms of epileptic fits.

The following information is a direct quote from the book: 'The Clinicians Handbook of Natural Medicine', by Joseph Pizzorno, Michael Murray and Herb Joiner-Bey.

     Common causes of seizures:

• Brain damage
• Head trauma
• CNS infections
• Metabolic disorders
• Brain tumours
• Stroke
• Degenerative brain disease
• Genetic disease
• Toxic conditions
• Idiopathic

     Heavy metals: Lead, Mercury, Cadmium and Aluminium, have been reported to induce seizures by disrupting
neural function.

     Hypoglycemia may precede attacks. A comprehensive glucose insulin tolerance test may be beneficial.

     Adherence to the ketogenic diet may also be useful.

     Testing for and eliminating food allergens, especially celiac disease, gluten allergy, or even a mild gluten
intolerance.