Seizure triggers seemed like a good first step with this series. If you are struggling with epilepsy then you must be familiar with seizure triggers and the great inconvenience these ingredients can cause…
According to Epilepsy Society, seizure triggers are “situations that can bring on a seizure in some people with epilepsy…Triggers can differ from person to person, but common triggers include tiredness and lack of sleep, stress, alcohol, and not taking medication” (https://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/seizure-triggers).
Although triggers do differ from person to person, some common triggers do exist that seem to provoke seizure activity in the majority of epileptics.
Personally, I have found the following food ingredients to be seizure triggers: rosemary, cloves, nutmeg, mint (peppermint and spearmint), rosehip, sugar, caffeine, alcohol, monosodium glutamate (MSG), soy, and chili (seasoning). These are only a few of the many seizure triggers that exist. Watch Epilepsy Insight #2 to get my full list and more info on how to avoid these seizure triggers in your daily life. Full Video available in link above and below.
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For more information on seizure triggers check out the following articles:
6 Common Seizure Triggers that May Be Lurking in Your Kitchen Cabinet
3 Seizure Triggers Every Epileptic Should Be Aware Of: Caffeine, Alcohol & Processed Sugar