Epilepsy

[Guest guest]

don wells <dwells2530 wrote:

 

 

 

>"I am a healer in Asia... I currently have a person suffering from Epilepsy as a result of a brain tumor removal.The cancer is still present and we are fighting it with a seperate treatment I appreciate any and all information that I can further research on this subject. Regards Don Wells Bali"<

Hello Don:

I did a little research and also could not find anything on "Epilepsy" but I found Mugwort recommended for convulsions.(I found more for convulsions, but Mugwort sounded the most promising). I also noticed in my PDR for Herbal Medicines and The Complete German Commision E Monographs that there are herbal remedies that can actually cause convulsions (of course this applies to drugs too), so you might check out the adverse reactions of each drug or herb this person is on to see if this could cause convulsions. There is a web site for the Physician's Desk Reference here in the US and you can look up prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, herbs and nutritional supplements from the same site to see what they say. I don't use them as my final word but I take what they say into consideration.......The site is at http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/index.html go to the area at the bottom under "or

select from the list below". I hope this helps a little and God's blessings to you, Maryanne

Life is not about how fast you run, or how high you climb, but how well you bounce

 

 

for GoodClick here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. God bless you and yours,

 

Maryanne

[Guest guest]

Don, I found this site had some interesting things about epilepsy

and seizures. It mentions possible interactions with drugs.

 

http://www.raysahelian.com/seizure.html

 

you could do a search on biofeedback and seizures, too.

 

S.

 

 

> herbal remedies , don wells

<dwells2530>

> wrote:

> >

> >

> >

> > Greetings listers,

> >

> >

> >

> > I am a healer in Asia and utilize a natural regimen to assist

all

> patients. I currently have a person suffering from Epilepsy as a

> result of a brain tumor removal.The cancer is still present and we

> are fighting it with a seperate treatment but the Epilepsy at the

> moment is by far the greatest concern.Do any of you know of a safe

> herbal treatment that really works for Epilepsy? I am aware of

> Lobelia but the warnings are enough to make me shy away from it

> unless we know more from experts.I appreciate any and all

> information that I can further research on this subject.

> Unfortunately there appears very little info on Epilepsy anywhere?

> Strange given the frequency of it in the population?

> >

> >

> >

> > Regards

> >

> >

> >

> > Don Wells

> >

> > Bali

> >

> >

> >

> > Life is not about how fast you run, or how high you climb, but

how

> well you bounce

[Guest guest]

don wells <dwells2530 wrote:

 

 

 

>"I am a healer in Asia... I currently have a person suffering from Epilepsy as a result of a brain tumor removal.The cancer is still present and we are fighting it with a seperate treatment I appreciate any and all information that I can further research on this subject. Regards Don Wells Bali"<

 

Hello, it's me again....I have another book, The New Holistic Herbal by David Hoffman.This book claims on page 233, " Scullcap.......has a specific use in the treatment of seizure ........ as well as epilepsy........... Infusion: 1-2 Teaspoonfuls of the dried herb .... infuse for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day or when needed. Tincture: take 2-4ml of the tincture three times a day."

 

I have another book which is almost used as a "bible" in the health food stores in my area, it is "Prescription For Nutritional Healing" by Phyllis A. Balch, CNC and James F. Balch, M.D. and on page 354 (third edition) in addition to a multitude of supplements it adds .... Alfalfa is a good source of needed minerals. Take 2,000 milligrams daily in capsule or extract form. Black Cohosh, Hyssop, and Lobelia are beneficial for people with epilepsy because they aid in controlling the central nervous system and have a calming effect. .....they should be used on an alternating basis...not during pregnancy" It also states "AVOID the herb Sage. This herb should not be used by anyone with a seizure disorder." I have read this before in another book also. I am not a doctor, trained professional etc, I am just relaying to you what I read in my books.....I was cured of Hepatitis C which is very seldom cured...by searching through my books

and picking out the herb that was mentioned over and over again which was Milk Thistle. Two medical doctors found it in my blood and after the Milk Thistle two different doctors said I have no trace of it now. God's blessings to you and your patient. MaryanneMaryanne <maryanne1147 wrote:

 

 

Hello Don:

 

I did a little research and also could not find anything on "Epilepsy" but I found Mugwort recommended for convulsions.(I found more for convulsions, but Mugwort sounded the most promising). I also noticed in my PDR for Herbal Medicines and The Complete German Commision E Monographs that there are herbal remedies that can actually cause convulsions (of course this applies to drugs too), so you might check out the adverse reactions of each drug or herb this person is on to see if this could cause convulsions. There is a web site for the Physician's Desk Reference here in the US and you can look up prescription drugs, over the counter drugs, herbs and nutritional supplements from the same site to see what they say. I don't use them as my final word but I take what they say into consideration.......The site is at http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/index.html go to the area at the bottom under "or

select from the list below". I hope this helps a little and God's blessings to you, Maryanne

Life is not about how fast you run, or how high you climb, but how well you bounce

 

 

for GoodClick here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

God bless you and yours,

 

Maryanne

God bless you and yours,

 

Maryanne

for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

[Guest guest]

Dear Don,

 

My husband has Nocturnal Epilepsy, he was having over 200 seizures

PER NIGHT and was on prescription medication to treat it. After

researching the toxic effects on the liver that these meds produce, I

searched for alternatives. He is now on a regimen of whole herb

capsules, a blend of 400 mg valerian root, 400 mg hops and 400 mg

scullcap per capsule. I have him take 3 capsules 20-30 minutes

before bed (he weighs 250 lb). This formula has been just as

effective as the pharmco drugs WITHOUT the side effects! I know

there is a difference between " classic " epilepsy and " nocturnal "

epilepsy, but maybe this could be a starting point for you. I hope

this helps in some way. Warm regards and continue to be,

 

Lori

 

herbal remedies , don wells <dwells2530>

wrote:

>

>

>

> Greetings listers,

>

>

>

> I am a healer in Asia and utilize a natural regimen to assist all

patients. I currently have a person suffering from Epilepsy as a

result of a brain tumor removal.The cancer is still present and we

are fighting it with a seperate treatment but the Epilepsy at the

moment is by far the greatest concern.Do any of you know of a safe

herbal treatment that really works for Epilepsy? I am aware of

Lobelia but the warnings are enough to make me shy away from it

unless we know more from experts.I appreciate any and all information

that I can further research on this subject. Unfortunately there

appears very little info on Epilepsy anywhere? Strange given the

frequency of it in the population?

>

>

>

> Regards

>

>

>

> Don Wells

>

> Bali

>

>

>

> Life is not about how fast you run, or how high you climb, but how

well you bounce

>

>

> for Good

> Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

[Guest guest]

Hello Lori:

Thank you for your input. My son "had" Epilepsy as a child and supposedly became free of it as an adult, however, he has had one seizure as an adult. The doctors don;t have him on anything for years. Just in case he ever needed it in the future and also to pass on to others, where do you get this blend of herb capsules?? It sounds very encouraging.Lori <tootstl wrote:

 

My husband has Nocturnal Epilepsy,.....He is now on a regimen of whole herb capsules, a blend of 400 mg valerian root, 400 mg hops and 400 mg scullcap per capsule. I have him take 3 capsules 20-30 minutes before bed (he weighs 250 lb). This formula has been just as effective as the pharmco drugs WITHOUT the side effects! Lori

 

 

 

God bless you and yours,

 

Maryanne

[Guest guest]

I know the hookup is good to stop a seizure in progress. And repeated

hookups (such as daily or more) work to help prevent seizures.

 

Many blessings,

MichelleH

 

 

On Behalf Of Dana

 

Hi does any one know the area in Donna's book that might cover epilepsy?

Concerning left hemisphere? thank you very much dana

[Guest guest]

Dana,

 

inside the left hemisphere is present the individual I.

inside the right hemisphere is present the collective I.

When this collective I does overwhelm the individual I, this I does get confused and epilepsy can be the result.

 

Too it is possible that this collective part can enter the individual part and can become transformed by this individual. In this case, the collective part gets the epilepsy and falls down inside the body, whilst the individual still is standing upright.

 

aham

 

 

 

 

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Dana

Thursday, January 22, 2009 3:22 AM

epilepsy

 

 

Hi does any one know the area in Donna's book that might cover epilepsy? Concerning left hemisphere? thank you very much dana

[Guest guest]

, " Dana "

<amebameows wrote:

>

> Hi does any one know the area in Donna's book that might cover

> epilepsy? Concerning left hemisphere? thank you very much dana

>

 

Hello Dana;

 

I have epilepsy. According to my doctor, it's the type that shoots

across the frontal part of my brain. In donna's book and in my

training, the best thing I can suggest is to make sure you are doing

the hook-up. In my experience, just doing the 20 minute routine

twice a day has helped some. It at least calms me down. Now I know

that might be hard. When I have a Grand Mal seizure, there is no way

I can do the hook-up. I'm out cold for 10-15 minutes, shaking like a

leaf. However, in the patite mal (sorry for the spelling), the

routine seems to make them take less time and the shaking is held in

check to one area. I also come back from a la-la state quicker.

 

I hope this helps some. It can be unique to deal with.

 

Good luck, and God bless.

 

Scott.

[Guest guest]

 I wonder if this series of drills may help:General 5 minute drillsmooth behind the ears (bring down triple warmer). Sedate triple warmer.hook up -- and include the power point hook up (bellybutton and other finger in the nook where the neck meets the scull)Keep the gaits on the feet open.check to make sure polarities are not reversed.  Check for scrambled.When the person is getting balanced, do all the electrics and assemblage points. Maybe tune ups of electrics seasons every few months. Helen Driscoll On Jan 21, 2009, at 9:06 PM, Michelle Hughes wrote:I know the hookup is good to stop a seizure in progress.  And repeatedhookups (such as daily or more) work to help prevent seizures.Many blessings,MichelleH On Behalf Of DanaHi does any one know the area in Donna's book that might cover epilepsy?Concerning left hemisphere? thank you very much dana---

[Guest guest]

Thank You! --- On Fri, 1/23/09, Helen Driscoll <helen wrote:

Helen Driscoll <helenRe: epilepsy Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 1:19 AM

 

 

I wonder if this series of drills may help:

 

General 5 minute drill

 

smooth behind the ears (bring down triple warmer). Sedate triple warmer.

 

hook up -- and include the power point hook up (bellybutton and other finger in the nook where the neck meets the scull)

 

Keep the gaits on the feet open.

 

check to make sure polarities are not reversed. Check for scrambled.

 

 

When the person is getting balanced, do all the electrics and assemblage points. Maybe tune ups of electrics seasons every few months.

 

 

 

 

 

Helen Driscoll

 

 

On Jan 21, 2009, at 9:06 PM, Michelle Hughes wrote:

 

I know the hookup is good to stop a seizure in progress. And repeated

hookups (such as daily or more) work to help prevent seizures.

 

Many blessings,

MichelleH

 

 

On Behalf Of Dana

 

Hi does any one know the area in Donna's book that might cover epilepsy?

Concerning left hemisphere? thank you very much dana

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Would someone please provide the name of the book talked about here?

Thanks!

 

 

 

Sherry Jackson, HTAP

 

 

 

 

 

On Behalf Of Dana

Hawkins

Thursday, January 22, 2009 8:22 PM

 

Re: epilepsy

 

 

 

 

Thank You!

 

--- On Fri, 1/23/09, Helen Driscoll <helen wrote:

 

Helen Driscoll <helen

Re: epilepsy

 

Friday, January 23, 2009, 1:19 AM

 

I wonder if this series of drills may help:

 

 

 

General 5 minute drill

 

 

 

smooth behind the ears (bring down triple warmer). Sedate triple warmer.

 

 

 

hook up -- and include the power point hook up (bellybutton and other finger

in the nook where the neck meets the scull)

 

 

 

Keep the gaits on the feet open.

 

 

 

check to make sure polarities are not reversed. Check for scrambled.

 

 

 

 

 

When the person is getting balanced, do all the electrics and assemblage

points. Maybe tune ups of electrics seasons every few months.

 

 

 

 

 

Helen Driscoll

 

 

 

 

 

On Jan 21, 2009, at 9:06 PM, Michelle Hughes wrote:

 

 

 

 

 

I know the hookup is good to stop a seizure in progress. And repeated

 

hookups (such as daily or more) work to help prevent seizures.

 

 

 

Many blessings,

 

MichelleH

 

 

 

 

 

On Behalf Of Dana

 

 

 

Hi does any one know the area in Donna's book that might cover epilepsy?

 

Concerning left hemisphere? thank you very much dana

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

This is all Energy Medicine Speak.Energy Medicine by Donna Eden. Some of these drills are exercises she covers in her 3 day workshops, and some, like the electrics and assemblage points are covered in her advanced classes/tapes.Helen On Jan 23, 2009, at 6:56 AM, Sherry Jackson wrote:Would someone please provide the name of the book talked about here?Thanks!Sherry Jackson, HTAP

[Guest guest]

Since epilepsy is a neural condition, and episodes are brought on by stress, sedating bladder (nerves) meridian might be a really good idea too. Helen  On Jan 21, 2009, at 9:06 PM, Michelle Hughes wrote:I know the hookup is good to stop a seizure in progress.  And repeatedhookups (such as daily or more) work to help prevent seizures.Many blessings,MichelleH On Behalf Of DanaHi does any one know the area in Donna's book that might cover epilepsy?Concerning left hemisphere? thank you very much dana---

[Guest guest]

I definitely agree with Helen about electrics. Was gonna put in my email

but it is an advanced technique not covered in the " Energy Medicine " book.

There IS a description of both the deep electrics and the many stepped

version on the Energy Medicine Handout Bank (please be sure to donate to the

site if you use it):

http://www.energymed.org/hbank/hbank_contents.htm

 

Assemblage point - I would only do if I really knew the person and we both

thought it was appropriate timing, etc. Not something I would rush into...

 

On the hookup, experiment with different hookups (hooking up different

points on Central and Governing) and see which one feels right for the

person.

 

Doing anchor and wander on both Central and Governing would also be useful -

both are strange flows/radiant circuits as well as meridians. You could do

on person as a client and give them homework to do on self before going to

bed, etc.

 

It would be interesting to test the points on Central and Governing and see

if any have irregular energies too.... Might treat like we do in the

Spleen/Liver hormone protocol going thru point by point...

 

Many blessings,

Misha

 

 

________________________________

I wonder if this series of drills may help:

 

General 5 minute drill

 

smooth behind the ears (bring down triple warmer). Sedate triple warmer.

 

hook up -- and include the power point hook up (bellybutton and other finger

in the nook where the neck meets the scull)

 

Keep the gaits on the feet open.

 

check to make sure polarities are not reversed. Check for scrambled.

 

When the person is getting balanced, do all the electrics and assemblage

points. Maybe tune ups of electrics seasons every few months.

 

Helen Driscoll

[Guest guest]

Hi yes,I was asking for infothat i could use  from a book called energy medicine

by Donna Eden dana

 

--- On Fri, 1/23/09, Sherry Jackson <sljackson wrote:

[Guest guest]

>Since epilepsy is a neural condition, and episodes are brought on by stress, sedating bladder (nerves) meridian might be a really good idea too.

-

Good start.

Also Neuro vasculars. I forget which video where Donna gave an example where she crossed hands, right hand over left temple and left hand over right temple to cover the neuro vasculars and settle disconnected flows.

 

Epilepsy has been described as Nerves in Collison. Epilepsy has much in common with Autism; Hyperactive or unsynchronised energy flow.

The celtic weave would help and Wane Cook

And the good old cross crawl. There is often a warning before the storm and the victim will begin to feel it coming on. EM appplied at this moment would be most effective. That's when a vigourous ALL OUT run could be effective.

Doctor Lowen had some good drills in his Bio Enegetic excerises to help discharge some of the excessive tensoisn often leading to an episode.

http://www.lowenfoundation.com/video_and_audio.html

rusty

-

Helen Driscoll

Friday, January 23, 2009 2:35 PM

Re: epilepsy

Since epilepsy is a neural condition, and episodes are brought on by stress, sedating bladder (nerves) meridian might be a really good idea too.

Helen

On Jan 21, 2009, at 9:06 PM, Michelle Hughes wrote:

I know the hookup is good to stop a seizure in progress. And repeated

hookups (such as daily or more) work to help prevent seizures.

Many blessings,

MichelleH

On Behalf Of Dana

Hi does any one know the area in Donna's book that might cover epilepsy?

Concerning left hemisphere? thank you very much dana

---

[Guest guest]

Yes!  I was thinking Neuro vasculars too.Interesting, because I think that the person has to do the drills himself, have someone work on/with him. It's a process (slow or fast) to retrain someone to pay attention to their energy -- and learn to move their energy with their minds as well as their hands.The black pearl may be good too - or lost on them, depending. Helen DriscollOn Jan 24, 2009, at 5:19 AM, Rusty wrote:>Since epilepsy is a neural condition, and episodes are brought on by stress, sedating bladder (nerves) meridian might be a really good idea too.- Good start.Also  Neuro vasculars. I forget which video where  Donna gave an example where she crossed hands, right hand over left temple and left hand over right temple to cover the neuro vasculars and settle disconnected flows. Epilepsy has been described as Nerves in Collison.  Epilepsy has much in common with Autism;  Hyperactive or unsynchronised energy flow. The celtic weave would help  and Wane Cook  And the good old cross crawl.  There is often  a warning before the storm and the victim will begin to feel it coming on.  EM appplied at this moment would be most effective.   That's when a vigourous ALL OUT run could be effective.Doctor Lowen had some good drills in his Bio Enegetic excerises to help discharge some of the excessive tensoisn often leading to an episode. http://www.lowenfoundation.com/video_and_audio.html rusty----- Original Message ----- Helen DriscollTo:  Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 2:35 PMSubject: Re: epilepsySince epilepsy is a neural condition, and episodes are brought on by stress, sedating bladder (nerves) meridian might be a really good idea too.Helen On Jan 21, 2009, at 9:06 PM, Michelle Hughes wrote:I know the hookup is good to stop a seizure in progress.  And repeatedhookups (such as daily or more) work to help prevent seizures.Many blessings,MichelleH On Behalf Of DanaHi does any one know the area in Donna's book that might cover epilepsy?Concerning left hemisphere? thank you very much dana---

[Guest guest]

There was some discusions on this topic Th efollowing drugless method

might be worth trying..

 

 

Treating Epilepsy by Forced Oscillations

 

Conventional treatment of epilepsy has the drawbacks of side effects of

the drugs. Moreover, some people’s seizures cannot be controlled adequately

by drugs.

A nonstandard treatment of epilepsy was devised based on the following

observation. The sensimotor oscillations in resting cats were found to be 15

Hz. During an epileptic seizure, neurons oscillate wildly. It was

hypothesized that if a person could learn to control his brain waves at the

frequency of 15 Hz., an epileptic seizure could be avoided. Groups of subjects

were taught this type of self-regulation using biofeedback (1).

Unfortunately, the method, although successful, had some drawbacks. A long

training

period was required and not everyone could learn the technique (2). In

particular, young people were much more successful in mastering this technique

than older people.

An improvement of this method would be to eliminate the required training

by forcing the brain to oscillate at 15 Hz. The Monroe binaural machine can

entrain the brain to oscillate at a desired frequency by feeding two

different sound frequencies in each ear, whose difference is the desired

frequency. A less expensive approach is to use an ordinary stereo tape or disc

player. Without any training the brain can be forced to oscillate at 15 Hz.,

by merely listening to a properly designed audiotape.

At present, this method has only been tried on one subject, reducing the

frequencies of her seizures.

 

References

 

1. Sterman, M. B. Neurophysiological and clinical studies of sensimotor

EEG biofeedback training: some effects on epilepsy. In Birk, L. ed.,

Seminars in Psychiatry, Grune and Stratton, New York, Vol. 5 (4), 507- 25,

1974.

2. Sterman, M. B. Clinical implication of EEG biofeedback training: a

critical appraisal. In Schwartz, G. E. and Beatty, J. eds., Biofeedback and

Research, Academic Press, New York, Chapter 18, 1975

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Marty,

 

I am familiar with the research by  Barry Sterman,  et al at UCLA using EEG

biofeedback to treat epilepsy.  As a matter of fact, one of our stops along the

way, around 10 years ago,  was with his protege Margaret Ayers, who

" guaranteed " that after 10 sessions she would be able to stop Chana's

seizures.  Well, 10 sessions came and went, and when I asked her what now, she

denied ever having made the guarantee.  Is goes without saying, that we moved

on, singularly unimpressed. 

 

BTW, I must tell those of you who have been following my wife's progress over

the years, that we have made a breakthrough.  As of today, she has gone 42 days

without a seizure, Thank G-d.  Previously to this, the longest she had gone

without seizures in the 19 years, had been 34 days. 

 

I want to get to sleep as it is late.  Have to get up early to visit my mom

tomorrow, who was hospitalized last Thursday after a TIA.  I will report

more details when I am able to. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

--- On Sat, 9/5/09, martyeisen <martyeisen wrote:

 

 

martyeisen <martyeisen

Re: Epilepsy

Chinese Medicine

Saturday, September 5, 2009, 12:51 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

There was some discusions on this topic Th efollowing drugless method

might be worth trying..

 

 

Treating Epilepsy by Forced Oscillations

 

Conventional treatment of epilepsy has the drawbacks of side effects of

the drugs. Moreover, some people’s seizures cannot be controlled adequately

by drugs.

A nonstandard treatment of epilepsy was devised based on the following

observation. The sensimotor oscillations in resting cats were found to be 15

Hz. During an epileptic seizure, neurons oscillate wildly. It was

hypothesized that if a person could learn to control his brain waves at the

frequency of 15 Hz., an epileptic seizure could be avoided. Groups of subjects

were taught this type of self-regulation using biofeedback (1).

Unfortunately, the method, although successful, had some drawbacks. A long

training

period was required and not everyone could learn the technique (2). In

particular, young people were much more successful in mastering this technique

than older people.

An improvement of this method would be to eliminate the required training

by forcing the brain to oscillate at 15 Hz. The Monroe binaural machine can

entrain the brain to oscillate at a desired frequency by feeding two

different sound frequencies in each ear, whose difference is the desired

frequency. A less expensive approach is to use an ordinary stereo tape or disc

player. Without any training the brain can be forced to oscillate at 15 Hz.,

by merely listening to a properly designed audiotape.

At present, this method has only been tried on one subject, reducing the

frequencies of her seizures.

 

References

 

1. Sterman, M. B. Neurophysiological and clinical studies of sensimotor

EEG biofeedback training: some effects on epilepsy. In Birk, L. ed.,

Seminars in Psychiatry, Grune and Stratton, New York, Vol. 5 (4), 507- 25,

1974.

2. Sterman, M. B. Clinical implication of EEG biofeedback training: a

critical appraisal. In Schwartz, G. E. and Beatty, J. eds., Biofeedback and

Research, Academic Press, New York, Chapter 18, 1975

 

 

[Guest guest]

1: I'm told that if you feel a seizure oncoming, then you should apply

Lobelia Extract to the base of your skull as a preventative. I don't know

if it works, because I've never had occasion to try it. You have to use

Teeter Creek brand, because it is the only brand strong and pure enough.

 

2: Wilhelm Reich hypothesized that epilepsy was the involuntary discharge of

" libido energy " through the musculature rather than through the autonomic

system.

 

Thanks for this post below, that is some extremely interesting information.

 

-

<martyeisen

<Chinese Medicine >

Saturday, September 05, 2009 12:51 PM

Re: Epilepsy

 

 

There was some discusions on this topic Th efollowing drugless method

might be worth trying..

 

 

Treating Epilepsy by Forced Oscillations

 

Conventional treatment of epilepsy has the drawbacks of side effects of

the drugs. Moreover, some people’s seizures cannot be controlled adequately

by drugs.

A nonstandard treatment of epilepsy was devised based on the following

observation. The sensimotor oscillations in resting cats were found to be

15

Hz. During an epileptic seizure, neurons oscillate wildly. It was

hypothesized that if a person could learn to control his brain waves at the

frequency of 15 Hz., an epileptic seizure could be avoided. Groups of

subjects

were taught this type of self-regulation using biofeedback (1).

Unfortunately, the method, although successful, had some drawbacks. A long

training

period was required and not everyone could learn the technique (2). In

particular, young people were much more successful in mastering this

technique

than older people.

An improvement of this method would be to eliminate the required training

by forcing the brain to oscillate at 15 Hz. The Monroe binaural machine can

entrain the brain to oscillate at a desired frequency by feeding two

different sound frequencies in each ear, whose difference is the desired

frequency. A less expensive approach is to use an ordinary stereo tape or

disc

player. Without any training the brain can be forced to oscillate at 15

Hz.,

by merely listening to a properly designed audiotape.

At present, this method has only been tried on one subject, reducing the

frequencies of her seizures.

 

References

 

1. Sterman, M. B. Neurophysiological and clinical studies of sensimotor

EEG biofeedback training: some effects on epilepsy. In Birk, L. ed.,

Seminars in Psychiatry, Grune and Stratton, New York, Vol. 5 (4), 507- 25,

1974.

2. Sterman, M. B. Clinical implication of EEG biofeedback training: a

critical appraisal. In Schwartz, G. E. and Beatty, J. eds., Biofeedback

and

Research, Academic Press, New York, Chapter 18, 1975

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I only have a little to say about this. Thanks for all the information everyone

offered. Electro-acupuncture, either with needles or conductive pads, at various

places on the human's body, can pre-divert the full force of an episode,

following the individual diagnostics inherent in CM, is my increasing

experience. Vigorous massage, and funny enough, the scents of volatile oils too,

have a strong stabilizing effect. I think we're going to see more of this, as

with psychic-physical conundrums in the years to come. Seems to reflect a

sensitivity.

Just as more humans are able to relax and spread thier qi, as this um, 'growth'

materializes, we'll have to be caring for its aberrations.

 

--- On Sun, 9/6/09, Mercurius Trismegistus <magisterium_magnum

wrote:

 

Mercurius Trismegistus <magisterium_magnum

Re: Re: Epilepsy

Chinese Medicine

Sunday, September 6, 2009, 5:48 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1: I'm told that if you feel a seizure oncoming, then you

should apply

 

Lobelia Extract to the base of your skull as a preventative. I don't know

 

if it works, because I've never had occasion to try it. You have to use

 

Teeter Creek brand, because it is the only brand strong and pure enough.

 

 

 

2: Wilhelm Reich hypothesized that epilepsy was the involuntary discharge of

 

" libido energy " through the musculature rather than through the autonomic

 

system.

 

 

 

Thanks for this post below, that is some extremely interesting information.

 

 

 

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<martyeisen (AT) aol (DOT) com>

 

<Traditional_ Chinese_Medicine >

 

Saturday, September 05, 2009 12:51 PM

 

Re: Epilepsy

 

 

 

There was some discusions on this topic Th efollowing drugless method

 

might be worth trying..

 

 

 

Treating Epilepsy by Forced Oscillations

 

 

 

Conventional treatment of epilepsy has the drawbacks of side effects of

 

the drugs. Moreover, some people’s seizures cannot be controlled adequately

 

by drugs.

 

A nonstandard treatment of epilepsy was devised based on the following

 

observation. The sensimotor oscillations in resting cats were found to be

 

15

 

Hz. During an epileptic seizure, neurons oscillate wildly. It was

 

hypothesized that if a person could learn to control his brain waves at the

 

frequency of 15 Hz., an epileptic seizure could be avoided. Groups of

 

subjects

 

were taught this type of self-regulation using biofeedback (1).

 

Unfortunately, the method, although successful, had some drawbacks. A long

 

training

 

period was required and not everyone could learn the technique (2). In

 

particular, young people were much more successful in mastering this

 

technique

 

than older people.

 

An improvement of this method would be to eliminate the required training

 

by forcing the brain to oscillate at 15 Hz. The Monroe binaural machine can

 

entrain the brain to oscillate at a desired frequency by feeding two

 

different sound frequencies in each ear, whose difference is the desired

 

frequency. A less expensive approach is to use an ordinary stereo tape or

 

disc

 

player. Without any training the brain can be forced to oscillate at 15

 

Hz.,

 

by merely listening to a properly designed audiotape.

 

At present, this method has only been tried on one subject, reducing the

 

frequencies of her seizures.

 

 

 

References

 

 

 

1. Sterman, M. B. Neurophysiological and clinical studies of sensimotor

 

EEG biofeedback training: some effects on epilepsy. In Birk, L. ed.,

 

Seminars in Psychiatry, Grune and Stratton, New York, Vol. 5 (4), 507- 25,

 

1974.

 

2. Sterman, M. B. Clinical implication of EEG biofeedback training: a

 

critical appraisal. In Schwartz, G. E. and Beatty, J. eds., Biofeedback

 

and

 

Research, Academic Press, New York, Chapter 18, 1975

 

 

 

 

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can someone tell me if you know some thing a bout treatment of " EPILEPSY "

i heard there is some thing good in ayurveda.

 

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[Guest guest]

In Ayurvedic texts, three basic factors have been implicated for the etiology of

epilepsy. Endogenous factors (genetic, congenital, constitutional, enzymatic

disturbances and idiopathic); Exogenous factors (intake of unwholesome and

unhygienic foods, aggravation of vata dosa due to trauma, worms and other

environmental factors); and Psychological factors (excessive worry, grief, fear,

passion, anger, anxiety and excitement). The aggravated dosa spreads throughout

the body through the nerves leading to the manifestation of the epileptic fit in

the form of shaking jerks or convulsions or episodes of brief unconsciousness

without shaking.

 

Ayurvedic treatment modalities that include Panch Karma procedures and Yogic

support are useful for epilepsy patients. When epilepsy is associated with

extrinsic factors, then mantras (hymns) have been recommended. This works on

mind blocked by doshas. Vamana procedure by drastic emesis is suitable for Kapha

dominant epilepsia, Vasti procedure (herbal enema) are effective in Vata

dominant epilepsia and Virechana (Controlled purgation) procedure is suitable

for Pitta dominant epilepsia. Nasya, shirodhara and Shirovasti are also emplyed

according to need.  Anti-epileptic drugs are recommended only after Panch Karma

procedures.

 

A wide variety of ghrtas (purified butters) have been recommended for internal

use. Most effective is Maha Panca Gavya Ghrta processed in old cow ghrita. Use

of preserved cow's ghrita is heavily praised by Ayurvedic specialists. It is

proved by modern research also that ketogenic diet plays an important role in

the treatment and control of convulsions, probabily by interfering the levels of

Gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA). Herbalised oils are recommended for nasal

applications (Nasya procedure). A variety of Ayurvedic medicines for epilepsy

available in the Indian market include: Asvagandhadyarishta, Sarasvatarishta,

Kumaryasava (made by Aloe vera), Chaturmukha rasa (therapeutically processed in

Mercury, gold and Aloe vera), Haratal bhasma (yellow arsenic As2S2), Smiriti

Sagar Ras (processed in Hartal As2S2 and Mainshila As2S3),  Vaatakulantaka rasa

(processed in Kasturi), and Yogendra rasa (processed in gold, mercury and aloe

vera). There

is global concern about heavy metal toxicity today but we must, keep a

scientific and open mind about the Ayurvedic medicines that have intentional

therapeutic ingredients we have come to regard as toxic by Allopathic standards

but which have undergone special preparatory procedures that have yet to be

documented by Western scientific standards. It may be that these very medicines

hold the promise of cure for serious diseases modern Western medicine is

currently unable to adequately address.

 

  Since Allopathic medicines can only stabilise epilipsia but cannot cure it,

Ayurvedic medicine can give additional support to fight and win the epilepsia.

It is particularly important for people suffering from epilepsy to strengthen

their body-mind constitution and reduce stress levels. Epileptic attacks may be

triggered by many different factors, so treatment should not focus on a single

aspect such as diet but aim to make the whole system function at the optimum

level. Popular ayurvedic procedures such as Ayurvedic oil massage, Shirodhara,

Nasya and Talam (retaining medicated oil on head) helps in pacifying mind. Nerve

tonic herbs like Aswagandha (Withania somnifera), Brahmi (Centella asiatica),

Jatamamsi (Nardastachys jatamansi), Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus plaricaulis),

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) etc are used to pacify nervous system and to

reduce instances of abnormal brain functioning. Kapha type epilepsy is also

characterized by

excess salivation. Ayurvedic herbs such as Tulsi (holy basil) and Acorus

calamus are effective and safe in the management of  Kapha type epilepsia. 

 

Additional Epilepsia Information

AYUSH SAMITI

6/5 Priyadarshnai East, Supela

Bhilai CG 490023. Phone:(788) 229-2358

Email:ayush.samiti

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can someone tell me if you know some thing a bout treatment of

" EPILEPSY "

[Guest guest]

brahmi is very good for epilepsy. please do yout own chek before using.

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can someone tell me if you know some thing a bout treatment of " EPILEPSY "

[Guest guest]

I wrote about brahmi, along with that, shankhpushpi, vacha. and jatamansi are

very good. It used to be said that the time of epilepsy attack, make the

patient smell a shoe and that helps. Please do your checks before using any

thing . I am not a doctor just have some interest in easy remedies. 

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