If you have not had any luck using traditional medicine to treat epilepsy, have you considered cannabis for the effects of seizures? We’re here to explain the many benefits of medical cannabis to encourage you to try this alternative to treating the effects of epileptic seizures. About Epilepsy Epilepsy is described as the recurring process […]
Seizures
Absence Seizures
You have probably heard an absence seizure called by another name—petit mal seizures. Like other seizures, absence seizures are caused by intense, abnormal brain electrical activity. Under normal conditions, nerve cells in the brain (called neurons) communicate with each other via tiny electrical signal transmissions. When seizures occur, the signals are abnormal and can affect […]
Types of Seizures & Causes
When a person has a seizure—a flurry of electrical activity in the brain caused by nerve cells misfiring–it is always a cause for concern, but it may not always be epilepsy. There are many types of seizures that are considered non-epileptic events, including febrile seizures, first seizures, and eclampsia in pregnant women. But some seizures […]
Carrying Medication While Traveling
If you are planning your next vacation or trip overseas, then one of the most important things you have to consider is your medication. Whether it’s pills to combat allergies or it’s something more serious like a breathing apparatus, it’s imperative that you understand what it will take to transport your medicine through customs. With […]
How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy Helps Epilepsy
How Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy Helps Epilepsy A procedure called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) may be helpful for patients who suffer from epilepsy. The vagus nerve is called a cranial nerve because it originates in the brain. This nerve controls involuntary bodily functions, like motor functions in the diaphragm and stomach, heart functions and […]
Video Game Induced Seizures
If you have been known to have seizures while playing video games, you aren’t alone. People who have seizures while playing video games have photosensitive epilepsy. Seizures are triggered by visual stimuli that forms patterns in time or space. Visual stimuli that triggers seizures could be flashing lights, regular moving patterns or bold, regular patterns. […]
Medical Cannabis For Autism
Medical Cannabis For Autism Medical Cannabis is the twenty-first century’s bad boy wonder drug. This herbal medicine has a long history of illicit drug use, and is only legal for medical prescription and consumption by some states in the union. However, cannabis’s ability to fight off the symptoms and side effects of a plethora of […]
Resource Page for Seizure Sufferers
Resource Page for Seizure Sufferers When you or someone you love is suffering from seizures, it can put your mind at ease to know as much information as possible. The tricky thing is that you don’t know where to start. We’ve put this guide together of all the best resources and information available for seizure […]
Common Causes of Seizures and Effective Home Remedies
There are many causes of seizures, which are generally defined as changes in the electrical movement of your brain. This can bring about sensational, perceptible indications or even no side effects at all. The side effects of a serious seizure are generally perceived, including vicious shaking and loss of control. Notwithstanding, gentle seizures can likewise be […]
Epileptic children may need Protective Helmets for Seizures
The main problem for children with epilepsy is that they could fall during a seizure and suffer cranial injury. Our protective helmets for seizures can help by offering a layer of protection between your child’s head and any surface they may encounter if they fall during a seizure. They are made from EVA foam and […]