Epilepsy: A New Approach

Epilepsy: A New Approach

By: Adrienne Richard   Joel Reiter  

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Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5

Publisher: Prentice Hall Trade

Customer Review: 2 out of 5
Somewhat a little controversial - needs to be "re-written" - I give this book a 50/50 coin toss; it needs to be updated and more worded carefully. Not exactly a "medical" aspect in regards to terminology being used; which a reader reading this can take or get the wrong idea. While the idea and perspective is good in my own opinion, it needs to be re-written.

Customer Review: 5 out of 5
If you read one epilepsy book... - This is not a book describing epilepsy in lengthy detail and how difficult it is. There are dozens of other books for that.

This is the best book I've found for searching out concrete, alternative solutions for self treatment and self awareness. Not all of them will work for all people. Some may even be a bit on the fringe, but if you're looking for something you can do other than take/provide medication for a person with epilepsy this will give you a great start.

The book is mostly written by a layman, Adrienne Richard, who has had epilepsy most of her adult life and has made it her business to seek out any additional treatment and research that can help her deal with seizures in day to day life. Very short sections are authored by Dr. Joel Reiter explaining epilepsy (well done, concise) and how physicians can integrate multiple methods into their treatment.

This book is somewhat dated in that it follows Richard's experiences between the 60s-90s and doesn't include things outside of her experience (ie the Ketogenic diet or Atkins) or the new drugs, but it has many discussions of food intolerances, bio-feedback, awareness of when a seizure is coming and how to dissolve it, and even her experience working with children and adults with multiple disabilities (including seizures).

One of the few epilepsy books on my recommendation list.

Customer Review: 5 out of 5
great resource for understanding treatment options - 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.

Customer Review: 5 out of 5
Must Read on Epilepsy - This book provides an excellent information source for people with epilepsy and offers vital information to help them control their seisures.

Customer Review: 5 out of 5
This book is a GODSEND to me. - 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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