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Symptoms of Epilepsy
The symptoms of epilepsy
may vary depending on the type of seizer.
Some of the symptoms of grand mal seizure
or generalized seizure may include blackouts,
loss of consciousness, convulsions,
urinary or bowel incontinences, blank
gaze, irregular breathing pattern, heart
racing, eyes rolling up, sweating, confusion,
drooling, body stiffening, twitching
movements, tremors, teeth clenching
or grinding, and inability to walk or
remain still. In the case of partial
seizures, only one part of the brain
is involved and there is not usually
a loss of consciousness. The symptoms
of epilepsy may vary depending on the
part of the brain that is suffering
from an electrical imbalance. Symptoms
may include shaking or jerking of hands,
tingling sensations, obsessive or repetitive
activity, and confusion.
Natural Cures
It is important to meet
with a medical practitioner before using
any alternative medication to treat
epilepsy. Do not use any herbal remedy
or natural cure without consulting your
doctor if you are already using an anticonvulsant
medication because some natural cures
may counteract with your present dosage
and lead to complications. Here are
a few natural cures that may help to
treat epilepsy.
Vitamins
Ideally,
most of the vitamin and mineral requirements
of the body should be fulfilled by a
balanced diet. Always consume nutritious
and wholesome meals. Some of the following
vitamins and minerals are believed to
have beneficial effects on individuals
who are suffering from epilepsy.
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Vitamin
B6, B12, and folate are believed
to be very important for the critical
functions of the nervous system.
They also help to detoxify and break
down homocysteine, and are therefore
beneficial in minimizing the convulsing
effects of homocysteine. Vitamin
B6 can be obtained from rice, milk,
brewer's yeast, cereals, legumes,
green leafy vegetables, carrots,
and peanuts. Vitamin B12 is naturally
found in fish, meat, poultry, eggs,
milk, milk products, and fortified
cereals. Folate can be obtained
from green leafy vegetables, citrus
fruits and juices, dried beans,
and peas. |
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Magnesium is believed
to improve calcium and taurine utilization
in the body and it acts as an anticonvulsant.
Dietary sources of magnesium include
green leafy vegetables, especially
spinach, most nuts, legumes, and
whole grains and cereals. |
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Zinc deficiency
is one of the common nutritional
deficiencies associated with epilepsy.
Zinc can be obtained from dairy
products, meat, beans and lentils,
yeast, nuts, seeds, and wholegrain
cereals. |
Grapes
Fruits such as figs, apples, and especially
grapes are considered to be greatly
beneficial in treating epilepsy because
they help to alleviate some of the symptoms.
The recommended dose is 500 milliliters
of fresh grape juice three times each
day for three months.
Valerian
Valerian
has been traditionally used to cure
the functional imbalance of the nervous
system. It is believed to act as an
antidepressant and helps to stabilize
the disturbances of the central nervous
system. Prepare an infusion by adding
15 milligrams of Valerian root to 250
milliliters of boiling water. Consume
this mixture in small quantities three
times each day.
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