The Benefits of Yoga for Epilepsy Patients

25th July 2024

Yoga, an ancient practice combining physical postures, breath control, and meditation, has been recognized for its numerous health benefits. For individuals with epilepsy, incorporating yoga into their daily routine can offer significant advantages. Here's a look at how yoga can positively impact epilepsy management. 1. Stress Reduction One of the primary benefits of yoga is…

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Category: Advice, Leisure

Art and Creativity as a Therapeutic Outlet for People with Epilepsy

16th January 2024

Living with epilepsy can bring unique challenges, both physical and emotional. For many people, exploring creative outlets like art can provide not only a form of self-expression but also therapeutic benefits. In this blog post, we'll explore and discuss the ways in which art and creativity can serve as powerful tools for individuals with epilepsy,…

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Energy Drinks and Epilepsy – Should They Be Avoided?

20th September 2021

Many people enjoy energy drinks. In fact, somewhere between 30% and 70% of adults are classed as frequent consumers. Energy drinks can be ideal for providing a caffeine hit and some easy access energy when it’s most needed, especially for those who don’t drink coffee and there are a lot of people who simply enjoy…

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Category: Leisure, Living with Epilepsy, Seizures

Can You Scuba Dive With Epilepsy?

10th August 2021

For many people, being diagnosed with epilepsy will mean having to make compromises or adjustments to the way they live their lives in order to ensure safety. One such question that often arises is whether a person who has been diagnosed with epilepsy will be able to continue with the sports, hobbies and interests that…

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Festive drinking advice for people with epilepsy

13th December 2019

With the festive season upon us, we thought now would be a good time to touch on the effects of alcohol with people who have epilepsy. Of course, at this time of year it is much more tempting to enjoy a drink with more social events and many people having time off work with friends…

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Category: Leisure

Cycling and epilepsy

28th August 2019

It’s more common than you would expect for people with epilepsy to wonder whether it’s safe to cycle or not. This is partly due to the growing popularity of cycling as a form of exercise and enjoyment, but also because many people with epilepsy are unable to drive until they’ve been seizure-free for over a…

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Category: Leisure