First Aid for Seizures

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Here’s an item of epilepsy news that can’t be repeated too often. WebMD
offers sound advice about how to respond when someone has a seizure.

The most important rule is this: Don’t panic. Seizures can appear
frightening, but they only last a few minutes at the most. They look
like a medical emergency, but they’re generally not. Help other people
in the area stay calm, too, asking them to make room for the person
who’s having a seizure.

Debunking Myths about Epilepsy

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Several educational websites have posted a kind of epilepsy news that
isn’t really news at all. Organizations in the US and the UK are
combating common myths about epilepsy.

They’re correcting common misperceptions with accurate information
about epilepsy, its causes, treatment, and what it’s like to live with
this condition.

Some myths are very basic:

Diet: G.A.R.D.ing Your Way to Fewer Seizures?

G.A.R.D. stands for the Glutamate/Aspartate Restricted Diet, and it’s
the brainchild of John B. Symes, DVM, also known as Dogtor J. He’s a
veterinarian by training and a long-time sufferer from gluten
intolerance and a number of other symptoms. In trying to cure his own
poor health, he discovered a diet that he believes offers great hope to
people who live with a number of conditions, including epilepsy.

The theory behind the G.A.R.D.—as it relates to epilepsy—is that a
diet that contains gluten (from wheat, barley, and rye), dairy

How To Brew A Perfect Espresso

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Let me tell you exactly how to brew or "pull" a perfect espresso as it's called in barista language. A "barista", the Italian word for a bartender, is a professional operator of an espresso machine.

Obviously, espresso is the basis for any espresso drink, whether you like cappuccinos, mochas or lattes.

The basic items you need are...