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Epilepsy: Complementary And Alternative Treatments: Complementary and Alternative Treatments
Author(s): Sallie Baxendale (Author)
- Publisher: Sheldon Press
- Publication Date: 19 Jan. 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 128 pages
- ISBN-10: 1847091547
- ISBN-13: 9781847091543
Book Description
Epilepsy, or seizure disorder, is widespread, affecting more than 350,000 in the U.K. and an estimated three million approximately in the U.S. While anti-epileptic drugs have a major role in preventing seizure activity, they may not be totally effective in achieving control, and there is a strong burgeoning interest in lifestyle measures and complementary therapies which may help. This book is intended to be a trusted source to help people with epilepsy make sense of the treatment choices, given that epilepsy is not a single condition and some treatments may work for some but not other forms of the condition. Each chapter includes information about the treatment, evidence, whether it will work for your type of epilepsy, and practical considerations. Topics include: What is epilepsy? – Traditional medical treatments; why complementary treatments; the importance of evidence; a word on the placebo effect Retraining the brain – neurofeedback; autogenic training; aromatherapy; hypnosis Diet and lifestyle – diet; exercise; coping with stress; relaxation therapies – massage, meditation and yoga Complementary medicines – homeopathy; herbal remedies; Chinese medicine; Ayurveda Complementary therapies – acupuncture; oxygen therapies; light therapy; manipulation therapies Creative therapies – Art, music and drama; pet therapy. Things you can try; things you can buy; things you can take; making it work for you Conclusions Useful resources
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From the Author
Dr Sallie Baxendale is an internationally recognised expert in epilepsy. She is a consultant clinical neuropsychologist at one of the leading epilepsy research centres, the Department of Clinical & Experimental Epilepsy, Institute of Neurology, U.C.L. Queen Square. She has published over 40 academic papers (The Lancet, British Journal of Medicine, Neurology) and 8 book chapters on many aspects of epilepsy ranging from public perceptions of the disease to outcomes following surgery.
About the Author
Dr Sallie Baxendale is an internationally recognised expert in epilepsy. She is a consultant clinical neuropsychologist at one of the leading epilepsy research centres, the Department of Clinical & Experimental Epilepsy, Institute of Neurology, U.C.L. Queen Square. She has published over 40 academic papers (The Lancet, British Journal of Medicine, Neurology) and 8 book chapters on many aspects of epilepsy ranging from public perceptions of the disease to outcomes following surgery.
