What are some alternative treatments for Epilepsy?
I’ve heard Kombucha is helpful. I also know of acupuncture.
Anything else? My seizures are getting more frequent and… it kinda sucks (obviously) so I am looking for some treatments to add with my meds.
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Yoga especially “Pranayama” helps. If you can find a person who can teach you that. That will definitely helps. Keep on taking your medication until you see solid results.
I think that could be a very dangerous path to take - if you are planning on herbals etc. Acupuncture wouldn’t be a problem because its a placebo treatment. But please don’t go off your meds in favor of alt meds, and discuss anything you want to take with your doctor.
acupuncture has treatments for it.
Hi Becca,
There are some herbal & homeopathic remedies that can be used effectively on their own for people who are not currently using prescription medications or can be taken in combination with anticonvulsant medications to improve their effectiveness as well as to allow for lower dosages and subsequently fewer side-effects.
These include herbs like passion flower and skullcap, which have beneficial effects on the health and functioning of the brain, neurons, and entire nervous system. There are also biochemic cellular-supporting tissue salts which may be taken at the first signs frazzled nerves and imbalanced moods for effective, temporary help. These include Cuprum metallicum & Cicuta virosa.
As far as diet goes. A diet rich in fats but low in carbohydrate - sugars and starches, is most suitable for most of the epilepsy patients, especially children. This is called ketogenic diet as it produces ketosis, in which blood levels of chemicals called ketones increases. This is said to decrease the number and intensity of seizures drastically
A good alternative therapy quite effective in seizures is Biofeedback – It is both an ancient as well as a modern medical tool. In this, you learn to influence body processes which were once thought to be beyond conscious control. It is an ancient Indian art and has of late been discovered by Western doctors. You need to ask your doctor about this as it beyond the scope of this piece of information.
Hope all this helps
There are several different causes of seizures and there are many safe and effective medications, as well as other treatments.
Kombucha is fermented tea. There is no evidence that it has any beneficial medical properties, and in particular no evidence it helps with seizures.
Acupuncture is completely useless for seizures. Although I will grant one exception, since acupuncture “works” by the placebo mechanism, it is conceivable that it could work for pseudo-seizures. (I’m not making that up…it is a psychological disorder)
Talk to your doctor about anything you consider adding. This especially applies to herbs because while herbs don’t have any benefits, most of them do interfere with real medication.
Acupuncture won’t help in the slightest unless your seizures are psychosomatic.
Yoga won’t help in the slightest either, however it’s a good practice to engage in so there’s no harm in trying.
I wish you the best of luck with your treatment.