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Editorial Review: Sometimes called the “miracle diet,” the ketogenic diet has helped doctors treat difficult-to-control epileptic seizures in thousands of children. Coauthored by two respected Johns Hopkins neurologists, The Ketogenic Diet continues to be the definitive guide for parents, physicians, and dieticians wanting to implement this strict diet. This fourth edition is extensively updated to reflect current advances in understanding how the diet works, how it should be used, and the future role of the diet as a treatment. The best-seller also includes sample meal plans, a food database, a section on how the Atkins and modified ketogenic diet can be used as alternative diets to control epilepsy, and much more.
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2 of 2 found this review helpful:
Thought provoking information, 2007-03-25
I'm interested in unusual therapies, and know someone who has a child with multiple disabilities including a seizure disorder. I found a videotape about this diet at a rummage sale a few years ago, and while it makes the diet sound relatively simple, this book says otherwise and goes into detail about people who are good candidates for the diet and those who are not. Many testimonials and case studies are presented as well.
The woman I know was given this option and said, "We don't want to starve our child." After reading this book, I can see where she was coming from. The restricted calories don't concern me as much as the fluid restriction, which could potentially be very dangerous and the book addresses this problem as well.
For the proper person, this diet could potentially be a lifesaver and it's worth trying if all factors are appropriate.
1 of 1 found this review helpful:
The Ketogenic Diet 4th Edition 2007, 2007-03-20
This book contains up to date information in relation to the ketogenic diet and other seizure control options that is also easy to read and understand by non professional people.
4 of 4 found this review helpful:
Very highly recommended as a top alternative to medication for kids with epilepsy., 2007-02-08
If you have or know a child with epilepsy, THE KETOGENIC DIET: A TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND OTHERS WITH EPILEPSY is a 'must' for your consideration: it offers a solution beyond medication which provides a doctor-supervised diet high in fat and low in carbs and proteins, which limits calories - and is proven to control seizures. There've been many advances in the field, so this updated 4th edition is essential even for library holdings with prior editions. Besides the latest research, this book includes a new section on the Atkins diet and other alternative nutritional therapies. Very highly recommended as a top alternative to medication for kids with epilepsy.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
4 of 4 found this review helpful:
The Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Children and Others with Epilepsy, 2007-01-09
I bought this book for my daughter who has a child with epilepsy. It was very imformative and helpful. Reading the case histories and the mistakes that were inadvertently made, diet-wise, helped us lookout for the same pitfalls. I would highly recommend this book.
1 of 5 found this review helpful:
The Ketogenic Diet: A Treatment for Epilepsy, 3rd Edition , 2005-10-04
A great book for healthcare professionals and parents who are planning to use this diet for epilepsy treatment.
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