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Welcome to the Seize Life's Moments podcast. I'm your host Melissa, a person who lives with the challenges of navigating life with epilepsy. It's time to start increasing epilepsy awareness, the 4th most common brain disorder. I'll be discussing a variety

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    • Jul 8, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 7 EPISODES


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    CBD & Epilepsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 11:53


    Can CBD help control seizures in people with epilepsy? Learn more about the Cannabis plant. I'll  also discuss the first ever approved CBD drug, Epidolex. Seize Life's Moments WebsiteInsta: @seizelifesmoments 

    Epilepsy Treatment, Medication, Brain Surgery and Devices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 24:04


    There is no cure for epilepsy, but there are many different epilepsy treatment options that may help control seizures. This includes anticonvulsant medications, brain surgery and electrical stimulation from brain devices. I'll review each one of these treatments!  Epilepsy TreatmentSeize Life's Moments WebsiteInsta: @seizelifesmoments 

    Brain Testing & Scans for Seizures

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 13:38


    Taking multiple brain tests and scans are crucial for a proper epilepsy diagnosis. From MRIs, CT scans to EEGs, I'll cover everything you need to know about these series of brain tests and scans. Epilepsy Diagnosis | EEG Test |  MEG TestSeize Life's Moments WebsiteInsta: @seizelifesmoments 

    Seizure Triggers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 17:42


    Not at all people with epilepsy are triggered by flashing lights. There are different seizure triggers for everyone with epilepsy. I'll break down the most common and uncommon triggers that may provoke a seizure. I'll also provide ways on how to track seizures to discover certain trigger factors.Epilepsy Foundation Seizure TriggersSeizure Tracker AppsSeize Life's Moments WebsiteInsta: @seizelifesmoments 

    Different Types of Seizures

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 27:19


    Did you know that not all seizures involve convulsing? There are over 40 different types of seizures and they're in 2 main seizure groups. Learn how to identify symptoms and the effects a seizure can do physically and mentally. Epilepsy Foundation - Types of SeizuresRevised Classification of SeizuresSeize Life's Moments WebsiteInsta: @seizelifesmoments 

    Epilepsy & Seizures 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 19:04


    1 in 26 people are diagnosed with epilepsy. In the first episode, I will cover what exactly seizures are, the causes of epilepsy, and I'll take you through the history of epilepsy.  I'll also get into important seizure first aide instructions.Epilepsy FoundationFirst Aid for SeizuresSeize Life's Moments WebsiteInsta: @seizelifesmoments 

    Introducing: Seize Life's Moments Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 1:06


    Welcome to the Seize Life's Moments podcast. As someone who has epilepsy, my purpose is to increase epilepsy awareness, the 4th most common brain disorder. In the first season, I'll be discussing a variety of general topics about epilepsy and seizures in the first season.  

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