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Description:"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, ... Charlie's seizures were unchecked, his development delayed," and he had a prognosis of continued seizures and progressive retardation. Since Charlie started the (ketogenic) diet, he has been virtually seizure-free, completely drug-free, and a terrific little boy. He has had to remain on a modified version of the ketogenic diet after being on the full diet for two years, but he goes to school and leads a normal, happy life."One in five children with epilepsy has seizures that are resistant to medications. Even when seizures are fairly well under control, medication may affect childrenC Us alertness and mental clarity, impairing their ability to learn and reach their full potential. Many parents are looking beyond currently available medications for a satisfying solution to seizure treatment.The ketogenic diet is such an answer. This rigid, mathematically calculated, doctor-supervised diet is high in fat and low in carbohydrate and protein, and strictly limits both calories and liquid intake. The diet helps to control seizures and allows many children to become both seizure-free and drug-free.This extensively updated edition covers the many advances that have been made in understanding how the diet works, how it should be used, and its future role as a treatment for children with epilepsy. Get all the facts for the ketogenic diet, plus: Clear instructions for calculating and managing the diet on a daily basis Full listing of acceptable foods, with nutritional information, that can be used with the food plan The best approaches for coping with the limitations and restrictions of this eating plan NEW! Expanded section of recipes and 35 sample meals, including some developed by professional chefs with children on the diet NEW! A discussion of how the Atkins and modified ketogenic diets may in some cases be used as alternatives to control epilepsy in childrenThe Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Children and Others with Epilepsy, Fourth Edition is an indispensable resource for any parent, medical professional, or dietician working with children on this strict but highly effective diet plan.Check out the new companion to The Ketogenic Diet, Keto Kid: Helping Your Child Succeed on the Ketogenic Diet."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Children and Others with Epilepsy, 4th Edition (Large Print 16pt) by John M. MD Freeman (2010-05-07). To get started finding Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Children and Others with Epilepsy, 4th Edition (Large Print 16pt) by John M. MD Freeman (2010-05-07), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: "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, ... Charlie's seizures were unchecked, his development delayed," and he had a prognosis of continued seizures and progressive retardation. Since Charlie started the (ketogenic) diet, he has been virtually seizure-free, completely drug-free, and a terrific little boy. He has had to remain on a modified version of the ketogenic diet after being on the full diet for two years, but he goes to school and leads a normal, happy life."One in five children with epilepsy has seizures that are resistant to medications. Even when seizures are fairly well under control, medication may affect childrenC Us alertness and mental clarity, impairing their ability to learn and reach their full potential. Many parents are looking beyond currently available medications for a satisfying solution to seizure treatment.The ketogenic diet is such an answer. This rigid, mathematically calculated, doctor-supervised diet is high in fat and low in carbohydrate and protein, and strictly limits both calories and liquid intake. The diet helps to control seizures and allows many children to become both seizure-free and drug-free.This extensively updated edition covers the many advances that have been made in understanding how the diet works, how it should be used, and its future role as a treatment for children with epilepsy. Get all the facts for the ketogenic diet, plus: Clear instructions for calculating and managing the diet on a daily basis Full listing of acceptable foods, with nutritional information, that can be used with the food plan The best approaches for coping with the limitations and restrictions of this eating plan NEW! Expanded section of recipes and 35 sample meals, including some developed by professional chefs with children on the diet NEW! A discussion of how the Atkins and modified ketogenic diets may in some cases be used as alternatives to control epilepsy in childrenThe Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Children and Others with Epilepsy, Fourth Edition is an indispensable resource for any parent, medical professional, or dietician working with children on this strict but highly effective diet plan.Check out the new companion to The Ketogenic Diet, Keto Kid: Helping Your Child Succeed on the Ketogenic Diet."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Children and Others with Epilepsy, 4th Edition (Large Print 16pt) by John M. MD Freeman (2010-05-07). To get started finding Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Children and Others with Epilepsy, 4th Edition (Large Print 16pt) by John M. MD Freeman (2010-05-07), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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