Ketogenic Diets: Treatments for Epilepsy and Other Disorders Eric H. Kossoff, John M. Freeman, Zahava Turner, James E. Rubenstein
Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing, LLC

Aug 13, 2013 - In the recent edition of Ketogenic Diets: Treatments for Epilepsy and Other Disorders, there is also a review of the Modified Atkins Diet (MOD) for epilepsy. In April 2012 an article “The Ketogenic Diet as a Treatment Paradigm for Diverse Neurological Disorders” was published that nicely summarizes what's currently know about the effects a ketogenic diet has on multiple neurological problems. Check out the interview and transcript about the ketogenic diet and hyperbaric On the other hand, it's made me think about how screwed up the metabolism of people with cancer must be if we have to resort to extreme diets in order to regain health. Jun 28, 2013 - He came across the ketogenic diet, which has already been confirmed as an effective treatment for epilepsy and a variety of seizure disorders. Apr 23, 2013 - Mike shares his uplifting story and a mountain of wisdom about diet and healing epilepsy in this short interview. €For example, children with autism and uncontrolled seizures have few The faculty and alumni include recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, the MacArthur award, Guggenheims Rockefellers and other national academic awards. 2 days ago - Veggies are an important part of any diet, including the ketogenic diet. I approached the diet to cure a past seizure disorder and was able to eat all the non-starchy veggies and leafy greens I wanted. Jun 24, 2013 - “Although treatment strategies for children with autism spectrum disorders are under development, the ketogenic diet is available now and could offer multiple benefits,” Masino noted. Researching epilepsy treatments himself, Abrahams found our book, Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide for Parents,3 with its three pages on the ketogenic diet. Jun 7, 2012 - With all the focus on the weight loss effect of a low carb high fat / ketogenic diet, while appropriate because the weight loss is indeed often dramatic, many other potential benefits are often overlooked. The hallmark feature of the diet is the . Mar 1, 2013 - Today, not only has the diet reemerged as a therapeutic option in epilepsy, but its effectiveness for other neurological disorders, including brain tumors, autism, and even Alzheimer's disease, is being explored as well.