Does the moon affect our epilepsy?
Superstitions about the influence of the
Moon on the brain and, in particular, on
epilepsy and seizures, have been around for centuries, but according to new research, there may be something in them after all.
What researchers have to say…
Researchers discovered that the number of epileptic seizures – which are related to electrical activity in the brain – goes down when the Moon is at its brightest.
They examined the record of seizures in a dedicated epilepsy unit, in which every seizure in each 24-hour period is logged for all patients.
The researchers compared the timing of each seizure with the brightness of the Moon. Their results showed that during the brighter phases of the Moon’s cycle there were fewer epileptic seizures in the corresponding 24-hour period.
The Findings
What the experts believe…
About The Author
Stacey Chillemi
I am on a mission to transform the health of millions of people with epilepsy worldwide. Check out my website at thecompleteherbalguide.com. I am a popular and recognizable health and lifestyle reporter and expert, columnist and health host. Author of The Complete Guide to Natural Healing and Natural Remedies for Common Conditions, along with 20 other published books like Epilepsy You're Not Alone. I am the founder of The Epilepsy Cure and The Complete Herbal Guide and a recognized health and natural remedies expert, with over 20 years in practice as a Health Coach. I write for the Huffington Post, Huff Post, Thrive Global and Medium (Owned by Arianna Huffington). I have been a guest on the Dr. Oz Show, local news, and numerous radio shows. My focus is on natural healing, herbal remedies, alternative methods, self-motivation, food for medicine, nutrition, fitness, natural beauty remedies, coping with epilepsy and the power of positive thinking.
i have a daughter 20 yrs old . she started at the age of 13 yrs to get epilepsy ,its a very sad thing to see them having seizures. the epilemn medication is giving her side effects. please help with herbal medication.