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February 20, 2021

Bach’s Rescue Cream: After-Seizure First Aid

February 20, 2021

Every once in a while, there comes a magical moment when I stumble upon a product so fabulous that it becomes absolutely necessary to shout it’s name from the rooftops…I guess my blog page will have to suffice in this particular instance…

Bach’s Rescue Cream is the magical product I am referring to and it truly seems to work like magic when it comes to healing the skin. As I’ve mentioned before, after-seizure first aid is part of the whole epileptic lifestyle. An injury may not occur after EVERY seizure, but I like to be prepared for the unexpected especially when the unexpected translates to a great big injury to my face. When the injury is front and center, the world does notice. They may try to look away quickly as if they didn’t see the injury and they may even act like the moment isn’t totally awkward, but let’s be honest…I saw that they saw, I also feel uncomfortable, and I wish with all of my heart that it would just disappear with the snap of my fingers. 

Well, I’m no fairy godmother but I do have a product recommendation for you that works so quickly it truly seems magical. On February 6, 2020, I had a Grand Mal seizure. It was no different than any other Grand Mal I’ve had over my past 12 years with epilepsy. However, in this particular instance my fingernail caught my upper left cheek and left quite a deep scrape. Here is a photo of the actual injury, the day after it occurred…

 

 

As you can see, this was the type of injury that prevented me from going out in public. There was no way I could put my life on pause and wait for it to heal. Honestly, who knows how long that would take? I really wasn’t enjoying the looks I received when I did go out so I decided to follow an age old piece of advice…

“Mother knows best.”

My mom has been using Bach’s Rescue Cream as a topical ointment for a broad range of skincare needs from liver spots to wrinkles to the occasional pimple for years! She swears by it’s healing properties so I decided to give it a try for myself. Since I’m writing an entire article about the product it obviously did the job I was hoping and praying for, but I wanted to give you visual evidence of the healing process so that you can see how magical this cream truly is! Here is a photo of me two months after using Bach’s Rescue Cream on my scrape every day…

 

 

*Side Note: Due to the scrape being an open wound, I chose not to put any makeup on that spot until it completely healed. So, in the first photo as well as this second photo above, although I have makeup on other parts of my face there is no makeup masking the wound from the camera.

The unique healing properties lie within Dr. Bach’s mixture of six flower essential oils including Crab Apple (Malus pumila), Rock Rose (Helianthemum nummularium), Clematis (Clematis vitalba), Impatiens (Impatiens glandulifera), Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera), and Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum).

Bach’s incredible Rescue Remedy formula is available in a multitude of forms including drops, spray, topical cream (the product mentioned above), and many more. You can find products for adults, kids and pets by visiting their website.  

The craziness of life has prevented me from sharing this product until now, but here we are a year later and I still love this stuff! Scroll down to see a photo of my healing progress after an entire year…

I don’t know if there will ever come a day when I wake up feeling completely prepared to handle my condition of Catamenial Epilepsy, it is nothing if not eventful! But I can say that products like Bach’s Rescue Cream make me feel capable of getting out of bed and tackling the day ahead of me. It is yet another tool in my arsenal that gets me one step closer to total body healing. I hope that this product recommendation will do the same for each and every one of my readers. 

 

“That’s the thing about magic; you’ve got to know it’s still here, all around us, or it just stays invisible to you.”

– Charles de Lint 

 

 

Sources:

Bach Rescue Cream – https://www.rescueremedy.com/en-us/range/all-products/rescue-cream/

 

Medical Disclaimer:

The information posted on Seize the Day Blog, including but not limited to, articles, images, recipes, text, and other material are shared for informational purposes only. None of the writings should be looked upon as advice meant to replace that of an actual medical professional. If you suspect you have a serious medical condition you should seek help from a healthcare professional immediately. Please be aware that the author of this website is posting information simply to inform NOT to recommend others about health-related topics. Before following any information (i.e. undertaking a new healthcare or diet routine) found here on Seize the Day Blog, you should always consult a medical professional first. Please be sure to never disregard any medicinal advice because of something you have read on this website.

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April 3, 2020

Epilepsy Insight #4: Epileptic Friendly Product Recommendations

April 3, 2020

Sometimes I feel like a broken record anytime I discuss how sensitive epileptics are to a wide variety of ingredients and products.

Personally, I have struggled with ingredient sensitivities since my diagnosis with epilepsy in 2009 so it’s pretty much just a fact of life for me. However, the key to living with these sensitivities shouldn’t necessarily be limited to figuring out WHAT to avoid, rather HOW to avoid “said” ingredients or products by learning about alternatives. Finding a substitute is the real challenge because everyday products and foods contain A LOT of ingredients that can behave as seizure triggers.

My family will often joke around about me being their “Canary in the Cage,” because my reaction (seizure or no seizure) after eating or using something will automatically reveal the presence of a seizure trigger in that product or food. It is a really great insight when trying to eat clean and use clean cosmetics, but the seizure remains the same as always…inconvenient.

So, here are a few products that I have used in relation to improving my overall circumstances of living with Catamenial Epilepsy.

The first product is a cream called Bach’s Rescue Cream and it is a wonderful homeopathic remedy for surface wounds. In the video for Epilepsy Insight #4, you will see that I used it for post-seizure first aid purposes. In Epilepsy Insight #3 you can learn more about how the particular injury occurred. In this latest Epilepsy Insight (#4) you can see the remarkable improvement this cream has made in healing my own fingernail scratch across the right side of my upper cheek. I would also like to bring attention to the fact that only 7 days have passed between videos #3 and #4, which means a quick recovery for your facial wound.

I cannot even begin to tell you how many dirty looks my poor brother got when we went out in public together while my scratch was still healing. FYI: He is a huge teddy bear and was sorely misjudged! My point is, everyone wants an injury to heal quickly, especially one that is on display for the general public.

Honestly, I use this cream for any surface wound and it works like magic. Truly. Another positive is the product’s clean ingredient label. Certain manufacturers are incredibly skilled at hiding dirty ingredients by choosing not to list the ingredient whatsoever on the packaging. Cue the canary…I have used this product for years and not once has it ever acted as a seizure trigger for me. The amazing quality of the product extends past the ingredient label and resides in the makeup of the actual cream, as well. Needless to say, it is my go-to for all skin related injuries.

The second product is a wonderful magnesium supplement by Jarrow Formulas and it is called MagMind. Low magnesium levels are never good and they are often associated with seizure activity. When epileptics get nutrient panels done to test their bodily levels of vitamins and minerals, they usually display levels that classify them as magnesium-deficient. Good to know, but what can we do to fix the deficiency???

Personally, I prefer homeopathic methods to conventional methods because homeopathic products use natural sources of the vitamin to correct the deficiency while conventional medicine uses synthetic sources. Translation: the natural source will actually correct the problem while the synthetic source will only create more problems and has the potential to interrupt your body’s natural ability to produce the vitamin or mineral. Of course, please remember that I am not a healthcare professional, therefore, you should always consult a doctor before making any changes to your daily supplement routine.

When you flood your body with synthetic versions of any vitamin or mineral, here is the most common problem that we want to avoid:

Your body cannot interpret the chemical makeup of the synthetic version of the vitamin therefore it cannot properly disperse it to the correct location where this vitamin can be properly absorbed. Instead, your body will either discard the imposter product or it will store the product in its entirety in your cells. If the ingredients in this synthetic product are toxic (It possesses a completely chemical makeup so, Yes, chances are very good that it contains some toxins) your body will indirectly store toxins in your cells.

You do NOT want your body to do this! We already struggle to prevent this from happening due to large amounts of toxins found in our food, environment, cosmetics, etc. Once toxin build-up reaches a concerning level, the human body will begin displaying signs. They may start out as small and hard to miss signs, but eventually, you will begin to notice that something in your body’s ability to function is amiss.

Toxicity build-up in your cells could be the culprit behind these “misfunctions” so it’s always something to take into consideration. Seizures are one sign of toxin build-up in the cells. Every epileptic is different, of course, but years of research have consistently shown us that most epileptics’ bloodwork results often display high levels of heavy metals (one of the most basic forms of toxin build-up at a cellular level).

Your body will warn you of such mishaps in the way it functions, but you must remember to listen to these warnings rather than brushing them off as “nothing.” I learned this lesson the hard way and trust me when I say it is much better to investigate these “nothings” before they get the chance to turn into “somethings.”

To learn more about each recommendation, watch Epilepsy Insight #4:

 

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The information posted on Seize the Day Blog, including but not limited to, articles, images, recipes, text, and other material are shared for informational purposes only. None of the writings should be looked upon as advice meant to replace that of an actual medical professional. If you suspect you have a serious medical condition you should seek help from a healthcare professional immediately. Please be aware that the author of this website is posting information simply to inform NOT to recommend others about health-related topics. Before following any information (i.e. undertaking a new healthcare or diet routine) found here on Seize the Day Blog, you should always consult a medical professional first. Please be sure to never disregard any medicinal advice because of something you have read on this website.

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Hi, I'm Katie! I was diagnosed with Catamenial Epilepsy when I was 16 years old. What started out to be an impossible struggle has now become a journey toward healing thanks to natural/Holistic methods.
For the last 6 years, I have continuously gone through a trial and error period where I have been discovering for myself the true quality of various foods, products, and lifestyles.
I am going to share everything I have learned with the hope that it will help you to begin your healthy lifestyle that much faster. Read More…

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