seizures

[Nini]

After being 100% raw for 3 years I have begun having seizures. Anyone know why?

[rawstrength]

No, I don't know why. I'm so sorry that you are having seizures. Think of this as an opportunity to become even healthier. Only good can come of this.

Because seizures are a neurological issue, make sure that you are doing everything that you can to help your brain. MSM, anti-oxidant rich foods, and the right kinds of fats are all very important for brain health. I recommend vegetarian DHA, walnuts, flax seed, spirulina, hemp seed, coconut, and the brightest colored fruits and veggies you can get (especially berries). I healed my learning disability on these brain foods. However, I was coming from a SAD diet as a child and later a cooked vegan diet to raw foods.

I don't know why you would be getting seizures after 3 years of eating 100% raw. Something must be off balance.

Also, consider if there are any flickering lights, sounds/music, or environmental toxins (such as asbestos) that could be triggering yoru seizures.

[sport]

Have you had your B12 checked. If you are mostly eating fruit it may be low and this can lead to neurological problems.

[rawstrength]

Have you had your B12 checked. If you are mostly eating fruit it may be low and this can lead to neurological problems.

Duh! I forgot vitamin B12. I've been a vegan for four years, but I've always included a vitamin B12 supplement because it is really hard to get B12 without eating animal products.

[Sugar Snap Pea]

Hi Nini, My daughter started having seizures at the age of 18 and went on medication to control them, which it did. She stayed on those meds for a few years, then came off of them, and has been seizure free for a few yrs. We did our research, found out that in probably 2/3 of those who have seizures, a cause is never identified. Also, of those who are seizure free while on medication for a few years, when they are able to stop the meds, 2/3 of them never have another seizure. My daughter had an EEG, an MRI of the brain, a sleep deprived EEG, and I took her to an endocrinologist. We never found a cause. She did not use drugs or alcohol, and was a vegetarian, thanks to being Straight Edge as a teenager. I don't know if you have seen a medical doctor, but in this case I feel it is very important for you to see one, as seizures can be life threatening in more ways than one. The good thing is, if you are raw, you are at your best and better able to deal w this. Good luck and keep us posted!