| View Larger Image | Epilepsy: A New Approach | Paperbackby Adrienne Richard (Author), Joel Reiter (Author)
| List Price: | $15.95 | |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Walker & Company | | Page Count: | 288 Pages | | Publication Date: | July 01, 1995 | | Sales Rank: | 434,297th |
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An epilepsy sufferer and a physician combine the most recent medical updates with information on self-help alternatives, and discuss diagnosis, treatment options, behavioral methodologies, and more. Reprint. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 18 reviews)
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great resource for understanding treatment options by M. Peterson  5 Stars
January 31, 2009
As a patient told by my neurologist that my only seizure treatment options were two choices of medication (after my first seizure at age 21), this book gave me valuable information that my doctors never provided. The descriptions of biofeedback therapy and self-treatment--by a person having firsthand experience with them--are balanced by a real doctor's perspective and advice about medications and treatment options. This isn't a book full of quack advice and questionable herbal remedies (not that they might not help, but a scientific approach is often lacking in such approaches to medical conditions). The information about various seizure conditions and their possible causes is general, but helpful to those whose doctors shove medications at them without much explanation. As I believe others have stated, the information about medications has been rendered incomplete since new drugs came into use. Nevertheless I highly recommend the book as still relevant, especially for anyone seeking to reduce or eliminate his/her reliance on medication to treat seizure conditions.
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Must Read on Epilepsy by David E. Gillespie (Stirling, NJ) 5 Stars
December 13, 2007
This book provides an excellent information source for people with epilepsy and offers vital information to help them control their seisures.
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This book is a GODSEND to me. by no sale (syracuse, ny) 5 Stars
June 16, 2007
I have always had seizures since I was a small child. I had no idea I could do more for myself than take the pills I was given by my doctor. I no longer have seizures since reading this book. I have lost my drivers on occasion due to seizures!!!
The information in this book should be more available to everyone!!! Doctors should be telling people some of the information in this book during their visits. The nutrition section was extremely important to me.
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My new life has begun. by K. Rountree (Tallahassee, FL) 5 Stars
January 15, 2006
I have a completely new life now after reading this book and Treating Epilepsy Naturally by Patricia A. Murphy. These two books have so changed my life that I can hardly believe it. I wish I would have had these books over 20 years ago. But now, I have them and am so grateful. After having a seizure every week I am almost beside myself now that it has been over 6 weeks. And I haven't even tried everything in these books. Just a few. I wish I could give a medal to the authors. I wish I could express my thanks properly. If you have epilepsy or know someone who does, you won't regret reading these books and applying their advice. They are an answered prayer.
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A Classic "Must Read" for epilepsy patients, their families and friends and health care providers by Dr. T 5 Stars
October 26, 2005
In spite of no new edition for ten years, this book is still highly relevent. The information on medication is a bit dated but everything else seems to be timeless.
In a world full of medical miracles people often expect a simple solution to their medical problems; i.e., "take a pill and everything will be alright." With epilepsy that is often not the case. There is so much more to the condition than just seizures. There is so much more to treating the disease than just taking pills. Most physicians are so pressed for time because of managed care and too few specialty providers that they rarely have time during an appointment to discuss the many aspects of epilepsy let alone the finer points of treating it.
This book addresses the many facets of epilepsy and suggests ways that individuals can take control of their disease. Most of the ideas are backed up with anecdotal evidence, but the concepts are extremely cogent and intellectually appealing.
Rather than listing the contents of the book I think it is sufficient to say that the book advocates a holistic approach to the person with epilepsy. I heartily endorse that idea. It will be up to the individual and their family to make that happen. Physicians can help by directing people to resources outside of the traditional "just take your meds" approach. It is good to have a balanced approach to this condition.
I highly recommend this book. It is extremely well written and is a joy to read. Of all of the books I have read on epilepsy (so far), it more than any other paints a broad picture of the disease and advocates a balanced approach (between traditional medicine and alternative methods) to helping the person take control of their disease process.
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