Epilepsy is a disorder causing electrical signals in the brain to overreact resulting in semi-frequent seizures, according to the Mayo Clinic. The severity of the seizures depends on the person. Some seizures may be mild with little to no convulsions while other seizures can be severe and cause full-body convulsions. Alternative and complimentary epilepsy treatments may be effective, however, never start a treatment plan without first discussing them with your doctor.
Neurobehavioral/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
The Neurobehavioral/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is designed to identify seizure triggers and create techniques to help reduce the frequency of seizures. This method was created by Dr. Donna J. Andrews and Dr. Joel Reiter from the Andrews/Reiter Epilepsy Research Program. The basis of this therapy lies in the notion that epilepsy is a behavioral disorder. The symptoms of epilepsy (seizures) can be triggered by certain situations or emotional levels. By learning these triggers and developing a self-control routine the frequency or severity of seizures may be reduced. The success rate for this therapy is over 80 percent, according to the Andrews/Reiter Epilepsy Research Program.
Low Glycemic Index Treatment (LGIT)
The Low Glycemic Index Treatment (LGIT) program restricts the amount of foods that cause blood glucose levels to increase. The basis of this program is to monitor the amount and type of carbohydrates eaten. According to Coping With Epilepsy, all carbohydrates must have a glycemic index below 50 and total carbohydrate intake ranging from 40 to 60 grams per day. The exact type of diet plan is individually adjusted to help reduce the amount of seizures. According to the American Academy of Neurology, 10 out of 20 enrolled in this therapy experienced at least a 90 percent reduction in seizure frequency. Speak with your doctor to develop a personalized diet plan.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy techniques may help reduce the frequency of seizures by promoting relaxation within the brain, according to Tim Betts from the Birmingham University Seizure Clinic at the Queen Elizabeth Psychiatric Hospital in Birmingham, UK. The treatment plan normally involves selecting one of the following oils: Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Bergamot, Camomile or Jasmine and placing a small drop on your pillow and breathing in the aroma immediately before going to bed. Treatments also involve full-body massages using the oil. Since the aforementioned oils are fat soluble compounds are able to be soaked into the skin and distributed throughout the body in the bloodstream, according to Coping With Epilepsy. When a patient feels a seizures may be triggered, they quickly inhale the oil to relax the mind and possibly avoid a seizures. According to the Birmingham University Seizure Clinic more than 50 percent of patients who utilize this treatment method experienced a reduction in seizure frequency while 35 percent of patients ceased to have seizures. Take note, the aforementioned study was not a controlled study.
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