How to Treat Epilepsy Naturally

Epilepsy is a serious condition that affects the central nervous system causing fits and seizures. Most often epilepsy is a genetic disorder; however, it can be brought on or triggered by outside elements including alcohol abuse, food allergies, insufficient mineral absorption and stress. While traditional medicine should not be denied in the treatment of epilepsy, natural treatment in your home can help reduce the frequency of seizures, reduce the stress caused by the condition and help to ease the symptoms of epilepsy.

Instructions

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  Drink vegetable juices, particularly carrot mixed with beets and cucumber to help eliminate toxins that may trigger epileptic seizures. Drink 500 ml daily by combining 300 ml of carrot juice with 100 ml of cucumber and 100 ml of beet juice.

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  Take supplements of Vitamin B6 or supplement your diet with natural food sources of this important B vitamin. B6 works to maintain the critical functioning of the central nervous system. Because epilepsy is a disorder affecting the central nervous system, maintaining proper function through Vitamin B6 supplements can help reduce the frequency of seizures. Foods rich in Vitamin B6 include brewer's yeast, milk, rice, green leafy vegetables, peanuts, carrots and cereals.

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  Include fruits in your diet that have proven effective in reducing seizures naturally in epilepsy patients. Beneficial fruits include figs, apples and especially grapes. Drinking 500 ml of fresh grape juice daily may decrease the frequency of seizures.

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  Reduce anxiety, which may trigger epileptic seizures. Practicing yoga, meditation, Tai Chi or Pilates can help reduce stress on the body and the central nervous system, reducing the triggers that cause seizures. Learning to live with epilepsy can be traumatic and difficult, so creating a peaceful and relaxing environment for yourself is key in dealing with the disorder.