The Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Epilepsy

by John M. Freeman, Eric H. Kossoff, Millicent Kelly, et al.

Book Overview

I was pushing my son, Charlie, in a swing when his head twitched and he threw his right arm in the air. That was the beginning of an agony I am without words to describe. Nine months later, ...... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1888799390
• ISBN13: 9781888799392
• Release Date: June 1999
• Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Very highly recommended as a top alternative to medication for kids with epilepsy.

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

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.

SEIZURE-FREE!!!! I BOUGHT THIS BOOK AND NEVER LOOKED BACK!

I reluctantly bought this book to join the sea of books I already had regarding seizures and other diagnoses....my son was born disabled and developed seizures shortly after birth. It turned out that this book CHANGED OUR LIVES!!!! I have not looked back since buying it! My son was diagnosed with Lennox Gastaut Seizure Disorder. Doctors reacted like the mere diagnosis was the kiss of death. I am here to tell you that if the Ketogenic Diet can work for my son, who had over 100 seizures a day and constant seizure activity during sleep, it has the potential to work for anyone! Just remember that since it is not a drug, doctors do not promote it (pharmaceutical companies pay for their vacations, remember!)......My son was formerly on 6 meds with no end to seizures in sight. He is now on the diet and has only one med left to be weaned from. The diet had immediate and amazing results! If you want to ask specific questions, please feel free to email me directly at: sholmes1@twcny.rr.com.

Excellent and informative!

I read this edition after reading the 2nd edition, and I couldn't be happier with it. This edition includes information about the diet's use in infants, as well as tube feeding issues. I was very glad to see the added info, as my 4 month old son began the diet recently and we're still fine-tuning it. Thanks to this book, not only do I understand more about the diet's "quirks", I feel I'm more able to assist the dietitians and neurologists in the planning of my son's diet. I highly recommend it to anyone who's considering implementing the diet.

Even Better Than Before!

I just got my copy of the third edition of this wonderfulbook.It's even better than the second edition. 1. The menu plansare better and more complete. 2. They include information on howthey think the diet works. 3. The whole book just flows better thanbefore.I highly recommend this book (and the diet) to all withepilepsy -- adults too!