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Overview
Written by three distinguished epileptologists with a long-standing interest in alternative therapies, this book provides an evidence-based consideration of the use of complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies in epilepsy care. Organized by problem, the authors review alternative approaches to epilepsy- related conditions to help physicians, healthcare professionals, CAM providers, and patients understand the options and safely integrate treatments that work into their regimens.The book begins with an overview of the therapies themselves, including herbal remedies, nutrition, alternative pharmacological therapies, physical treatments, and neurobehavioral approaches, and also discusses medication-related considerations and caveats. The next group of chapters covers CAM and preventive approaches to mitigating the effects of epilepsy and epilepsy therapies, such as drug toxicity and side effects of anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs), seizures, enhancing cognitive function, issues for women (pregnancy, breast feeding, menopause), and managing anxiety and depression. The final part of the book focuses on quality of life and lifestyle modifications to reduce seizure risk, including techniques for stress reduction, sleep disturbances and aids to normalize, alcohol and recreational drugs, and environmental factors.
Features of Alternative Therapies for Epilepsy Include:
- Evidence-based review of CAM therapies for epilepsy
- Problem-oriented, practical approach to integrating alternative treatments into traditional regimens for healthcare providers
- Written by distinguished epileptologists with broad clinical experience
- Addresses all aspects of health for persons with epilepsy (not just seizures) and offers practical suggestions for improving patient care and patient health
Editorials
From The Critics
Reviewer: Joseph I Sirven, MD(Mayo Clinic Arizona)Description: This guide to the use of complementary and alternative therapy for epilepsy is the first book of its kind.
Purpose: The purpose is to outline and discuss in a practical, user-friendly manner all that is known about the use of complementary and alternative medicine for epilepsy. The goal is to broaden the perspective of what epilepsy management is.
Audience: It is intended for all health professionals involved in the care of patients with chronic seizures. This may mean individuals who are both novice and seasoned in their careers. All authors are notable experts in the field.
Features: The book does an excellent job of addressing nearly all aspects of what is considered complementary and alternative medicine. This includes discussions of herbals, nutrition, sleep, cognition, and the environment. Chapters on stress management and sleep are particularly informative.
Assessment: This is a tremendous contribution to the field of epilepsy and should be on the shelves of members of the healthcare team involved in the management of patients with epilepsy.