Epilepsy is a disorder associated with fits or seizures that occur repeatedly. These seizure episodes cab brief or long at times. These seizures occur as a result of electrical bursts in the brain which is abnormal. Seizures cause convulsions and problems with speech, movement, vision and muscle control and may lead to loss of consciousness or fainting. The seizures may even cause intellectual disability or mental illness

Ways of dealing with epilepsy

Passionflower

Passionflower herb can help reduce seizures. This is because of the chrysin chemical it contains that increases gamma-aminobutyric acid found in the brain. This acid will reduce the frequency of anxiety and seizures. Drinking herbal tea that contains passionflower will help with these. You may also opt to take capsules of passionflower or liquid extracts.

Winter melon

Ash gourd, also known as winter melon is useful for combating epilepsy since it has medicinal and nutritional properties. Besides, this vegetable is good for maintaining the health of your nervous system as well as ensuring your brain cells function smoothly. Drinking half glass of juice from winter melon every morning to help with epilepsy.

Exercises

Doing physical exercises on a daily basis will improve your fitness, mood and energy thus reducing the impact of epilepsy. Exercises also release the hormones associated with feelings in the brain hence increasing oxygen flow to your brain. Warm ups and stretching exercises daily make your system relax. Swimming, walking and gardening are other exercises that are good for people who have epilepsy.

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