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The Epilepsy Diet Treatment: An Introduction to the Ketogenic Diet | 
 enlarge | Authors: Millicent T. Kelly, John M. Freemen, Jennifer B. Freeman
Publisher: Demos Medical Pub
Category: Book
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 1062279
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2nd
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 185
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0939957868
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.928530654
EAN: 9780939957866
ASIN: 0939957868
Publication Date: January 1996
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Product Description
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. Second edition of a patient education reference on the use of the ketogenic diet to control epilepsy in children. Previous edition 1994. For the practitioner or dietician treating epileptic children, and for parents.
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Ketogenic Diet/Modified Atkins Diet July 21, 2008
First advice--don't try this (or any other type of diet therapy) without consulting the correct professionals--in this case, a neurologist and a registered dietitian. Having said that, my daughter began having severe seizures just before her third birthday. Medications helped marginally. We then started her on the Modified Atkins Diet, a spin-off of the Ketogenic Diet pioneered at Johns Hopkins by the authors of this book. This updated edition contains info about the Modified Atkins Diet. Long story short, my daughter has been seizure free for nearly a year and a half and we are weaning her off her medicine. THIS HAS CHANGED EVERYTHING--for someone with epilepsy, this book is of critical importance as a serious alternative to anti-convulsive medications.
Thought provoking information March 25, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm interested in unusual therapies, and know someone who has a child with multiple disabilities including a seizure disorder. I found a videotape about this diet at a rummage sale a few years ago, and while it makes the diet sound relatively simple, this book says otherwise and goes into detail about people who are good candidates for the diet and those who are not. Many testimonials and case studies are presented as well.
The woman I know was given this option and said, "We don't want to starve our child." After reading this book, I can see where she was coming from. The restricted calories don't concern me as much as the fluid restriction, which could potentially be very dangerous and the book addresses this problem as well.
For the proper person, this diet could potentially be a lifesaver and it's worth trying if all factors are appropriate.
The Ketogenic Diet 4th Edition 2007 March 20, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book contains up to date information in relation to the ketogenic diet and other seizure control options that is also easy to read and understand by non professional people.
Very highly recommended as a top alternative to medication for kids with epilepsy. February 8, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you have or know a child with epilepsy, THE KETOGENIC DIET: A TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND OTHERS WITH EPILEPSY is a 'must' for your consideration: it offers a solution beyond medication which provides a doctor-supervised diet high in fat and low in carbs and proteins, which limits calories - and is proven to control seizures. There've been many advances in the field, so this updated 4th edition is essential even for library holdings with prior editions. Besides the latest research, this book includes a new section on the Atkins diet and other alternative nutritional therapies. Very highly recommended as a top alternative to medication for kids with epilepsy.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
The Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Children and Others with Epilepsy January 9, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this book for my daughter who has a child with epilepsy. It was very imformative and helpful. Reading the case histories and the mistakes that were inadvertently made, diet-wise, helped us lookout for the same pitfalls. I would highly recommend this book.
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