Some body told me drinking coffee is no good if you have the condition Epilepsy. Is that a fact?

Answer 1

Hi Kevin

Here are a few ideas on how to heal your condition.

Cause

Nutrient deficiencies, thyroid disorders, and stress can all contribute to epileptic seizures and must be screened for and addressed as part of a comprehensive treatment approach. Proper bowel movements two to three times a day are also important. If necessary, consider a bowel cleanse to restore healthy bowel function.

Pioneering holistic dentist Hal Huggins, D.D.S., has noted the improvement, and in some cases the complete disappearance of epilepsy symptoms after removing toxic dental amalgams. If you have such amalgams in your mouth, consider having them replaced by someone properly trained in Holistic Dentistry.

Caution: If the individual's seizure does not stop within 5-10 minutes, seek immediate medical assistance. At the same time, be sure not to over-drug the patient, as medical drugs can actually trigger epilepsy due to their potential side effects.


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Natural Cures

Diet: Individuals affected by epilepsy should eat a low-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, and eliminate fried foods, salt, sugar, meat, milk, and alcohol. For long-term care, they should follow a hypoglycemic diet (see Hypoglycemia), being sure to avoid artificial sweeteners, excessive refined carbohydrates, and caffeine. For epilepsy accompanied by sluggish bowels or constipation, also ensure that the diet is rich with fibrous foods.

Emergency Techniques You Can Use When Someone Is Having A Seizure: Remain calm and move sharp objects away from the affected individual. Keep him or her from putting anything in the mouth, and loosen his or her clothing. If possible, put the person on the floor or bed and stay at the individual's side until the episode runs its course.

Herbs: For petit mal epilepsy, take one teaspoon of skullcap tincture three times a day.

Hydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments.

Juice Therapy: Drink a combination of celery, carrot, and lettuce juice three times a day.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can help minimize symptoms of epilepsy: L-taurine and L-tyrosine amino acids (500 mg three times daily) along with an amino acid blend (two times daily); vitamin B complex and vitamins B3 (niacin), B5, B6 and B12; calcium; choline (start with 4 g daily and increase to 10-12 g within three months); dimethyl glycine (100 mg two times daily); magnesium; manganese; and zinc. Vitamin B complex injected intramuscularly may also be helpful.

Note: Sometimes essential fatty acids aggravate symptoms, so consult with a nutritional expert to determine if this is the case.

Alternative Professional Care
If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating and relieving the symptoms of epilepsy: Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Biofeedback Training, Bodywork, Chiropractic, Craniosacral Therapy, Detoxification Therapy, Environmental Medicine, Holistic Dentistry, Hypnotherapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Meditation, Mind/Body Medicine, Naturopathic Medicine, Osteopathy, Reflexology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Yoga

Best of health to you

Cheers

Answer 2

The caffeine can trigger episodes for some people, but it's not a one-size-fits-all conclusion. Many people with epilepsy do fine with coffee and other caffeine drinks.

Answer 3

I have epilepsy and drink about a pot of coffee a day. I buy a "half caff" coffee meaning the coffee has half the caffeine as regular coffee. If I buy regular coffee or a specialty coffee like the flavored coffee's they sell at Starbucks or Gloria Jeans I mix it with equal parts of decaf. coffee. I find that at times, coffee makes me a little hungry or jittery so I eat something like toast with peanut butter or sugar free jelly to help offset it. If I buy a cup of coffee at a quick stop sort of place where you fill your own coffee cup, I usually fill the cup with half regular and half decaf. The above info. helps me, maybe it will help you too.

Answer 4

Caffeine can have a detrimental effect on blood sugar. When caffeine is ingested, the nervous system is stimulated. Adrenaline is released and, in turn, the liver begins to emit stored blood sugar. Insulin is then released, and blood sugar drops below normal—a common seizure trigger for people with epilepsy. Caffeine can also constrict blood vessels in the brain.

Answer 5

Only in large ammounts in some cases it can actually be beneficial Don't be too worried if you have 3 or 4 cups a day.

Answer 6

Hi there,
The caffeine hyper-stimulates the nervous system which can trigger seizures...
If you are epileptic and have been advised by your doctor to stay away from it, listen to him\her...
Your life may depend on it...

Answer 7

yes coffee and tea can precipate seizures( epilepsy is just a term for patients who are prone to seizures)

Answer 8

don't think so. I'm epileptic and my Neurologist never informed me of that. And I love coffee