If you have heard of the Charlie Foundation or of the Ketogenc Diet or of the movie with Meryl Streep "First Do No Harm" then you are familiar with the star of the most recent Brian Storm Summit 2010.
Jim Abrams started the Charlie Foundation when his son, Charlie, was given no hope by most doctors. Mr. Abrams went beyond what most of us will or can find the resources to do: he researched endlessly until he found hope: the Ketogenic Diet was it. He was sure enough to fly his family to John Hopkins for the treatment. Charlie is now a healthy, happy young man which is close to a miracle considering the lack of hope they were given for not just seizure control but also for Charlie's mental abilities when he grew up.
Needless to say, Jim's talk was inspiring as is The Charlie Foundation. Thanks to The Charlie Foundation we also had the nation's most respected Ketogenic Dietician to speak ... and I was lucky enough to work with her leading a workshop in the afternoon.
I hope that everyone will choose to improve their health - Epilepsy, Headaches, Concussions, ect - but choosing diet with other lifestyle therapies. Check out the information that was given out at the conference:
http://epilepsyfoundationgla.org/api/Index.cfm/cms.page/i/2696/Services-...
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater LA has a wonderful website with many other informational links and with information about many other events.
Check it out!
Diane Stein MD
11/11/2010
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