Epilepsy (Natural Way Series) [Paperback]

Fiona Marshall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1998 | Series: Natural Way Series

THE NATURAL WAY This series sets out to explain the approaches of both orthodox and complementary medicine. With the endorsements of both the British and American Holistic Medical Associations, these concise guides explain clearly what the condition is, how and why it occurs, and what can be done about it. Each book contains practical self-help information and details of where to find qualified outside help. Epilepsy is surprisingly common and affects an enormous number of people, often with extremely debilitating effects on their lifestyle and health. In the last few years there has been growing evidence that complementary and alternative treatments can play an important part in improving the quality of life for many sufferers. It explains:- * an explanation of epilepsy * types of epilepsy and seizures * causes and triggers * the importance of diet and nutrition * advice on finding the right practitioner

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About the Author

Fiona Marshall is a freelance journalist and author with a particular interest in epilepsy. She writes regularly for the UK health and medical press and has written three books, coping Successfully with Your Second Child, Coping with Postnatal Depression and Losing a Parent. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd (July 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1862041946
• ISBN-13: 978-1862041943
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,017,839 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A practical, clear and common-sense approach to Epilepsy, May 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Epilepsy (Natural Way Series) (Paperback)

This book talks about Epilepsy in plain language and explains the treatments and alternative therapies available. It is approved by both the British and American Holistic Medical Associations.

Although I use the book as an adjunct to medication therapy, the book also discusses complementary and alternative treatments available to those unable to take medication.

This book helped me understand the relationship between everyday living and my seizures. My questions were answered by this book and so were other questions that I never even thought to ask my Neurologist. The author made me understand that I should do practical things: take my medication at the same time everyday, eat and sleep regularly and use relaxation techniques for stress reduction. I had never realized that there might be a connection between stress and my seizures and the subject never came up in my visits with my neurologist.

My advice is to get this book for a better understanding of Epilepsy and how you can improve the quality of your life while living with it.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful & exhaustive source of info in a handbook format, March 24, 2000

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"zara_azari" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epilepsy (Natural Way Series) (Paperback)

What can I say? As a person, affected by epilepsy, I was looking for a book like this one for a long time...For a mere $5, it gives you all the info you need about the disorder in a handbook format (which what I was specifically looking for). It covers both trad. and non-trad. methods of control. It has a few charts (medications, etc.) and aslo a few useful addresses of organizations, who help people suffering from epilepsy. So, I think, you REALLY NEED TO HAVE THIS BOOK as an every day guide.

2.0 out of 5 stars aromatherapy for epilepsy??!!, November 10, 2011

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sally tarbox (aylesbury bucks uk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epilepsy (Natural Way) (Paperback)

Starts off informatively enough with chapter on 'what is epilepsy?' but after considering conventional treatment, starts to look at therapies such as flower remedy, yoga etc. As a sufferer myself (resigned after 35 yrs to a lifetime of tablets) I wouldnt want any newly diagnosed person to think there's much likelihood of their getting fixed via some nice natural treatment. Dont mean to be negative but it's just not that kind of illness