Regaining control of the brain from the grips of epilepsy
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Abstract
[The observation of a seizure-related disorder has been acknowledged by people for thousands of years. In ancient times, people who had seizures were thought to be ‘chosen ones’ who were receiving messages from the divine. Others thought of such people as being controlled by evil spirits or enduring punishment for their sins. Whether regarded as divine anointment or demoniac possession, epilepsy is a very real condition that has taken control of countless lives. There are currently three million Americans suffering from epilepsy, which includes 326,000 children under the age of 151. In addition, one out of every ten people will have a seizure at some point in their lives1. With such a large population suffering from this condition, it is imperative that we understand epilepsy, its causes, and its treatments. Equipped with this knowledge, we can make sure that we do our part in helping those who have epilepsy and looking for ways to overcome this condition.]