A day in the life of someone with epilepsy comes with unique obstacles. Even something as simple as staying up too late or waking up too early can trigger seizures and disrupt the plans for the entire day.

Knowing the ins-and-outs of epilepsy and seizure prevention is the key to easing the minds and fears most people have. The brain is powered by billions of neurons that communicate through  electrical signals that help us think, move, speak, remember, and more. In a healthy brain, the electrical activity is balanced, but during a seizure…

Migraines and seizures both involve abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There are two or three anti-epileptic drugs (AED’s) that are effective in the treatment of migraines. One, Topiramate, is used more widely for migraines even though it was originally developed for epilepsy. Not every AED is useful in treating migraines. There is clearly a…

An MRI is a type of scan that lets doctors see detailed pictures of the inside of your body without surgery or radiation. It uses a strong magnet and radio waves to create these images. Most MRI machines have either a 1.5Tesla or 3Tesla magnet. A higher Tesla number means a stronger magnet inside the…

When someone has an epileptic seizure it naturally draws the attention/worry of any onlookers. After the seizure is over, the post-ictal phase typically involves heightened emotions, exhaustion, and confusion. In some cases, however, a seizure may be followed by a rare condition

Gratitude may not change your life circumstances, but it can change the way you view your life. Our brains are not passively observing what goes on each day in our lives. Whatever we give attention to the most is what our brain focuses on as its default.