Never quite enough rest?

September 2022

Jessica from Health Storylines

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Hello there,

Thank you for continuing to be a part of the Health Storylines community. If you feel like you’re constantly exhausted, physically, mentally, or both, you might be experiencing fatigue. Fatigue can happen to anyone, but it is more common in chronic conditions, specifically epilepsy.

How can you avoid fatigue?

If you feel you are experiencing fatigue, you should consult your doctor to see if any changes can be made to your treatment. Here are some general tips to decrease your risk of fatigue:

Make sure you’re eating enough

Staying consistent with your food schedule can help keep your energy levels from dropping.

Keep moving

Exercise can also help increase your energy, slowly increasing your exercise may help you stay energized. Be sure to talk to your doctor before making any significant changes to your routine.

Have a bedtime routine

Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day is a good way to make sure you’re consistently getting enough sleep.

If you’re struggling with chronic fatigue, you’re not alone. Tracking it can help you understand what might be causing your fatigue and get back in control:

It’s MedicAlert Awareness Month⚕

August 2022

Jessica from Health Storylines

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Hello there,

Thank you for continuing to be a part of the Health Storylines community. August 2022 is MedicAlert Awareness Month, which is meant to raise awareness for the life-saving tool, the MedicAlert bracelet.

Self-advocacy is self-care

Having the ability to advocate for yourself in a medical emergency is important and a MedicAlert bracelet can help you do that.

But remember, you don’t have to wait for a crisis to advocate for your health and well-being. Staying informed is an important part of self-care and self-advocacy. You can be proactive about managing your condition by tracking your health on a regular basis.

To find new tools to help you manage your epilepsy check out the ‘Epilepsy’ category in the new Health Tool Library:

How important is your diet?

July 2022

Jessica from Health Storylines

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Hi there,

Thank you for continuing to be a part of the Health Storylines community. We know that living with epilepsy can be difficult, and sometimes unpredictable. It can be helpful to explore multiple avenues that might be able to help manage your symptoms. A healthy diet is a great way to maintain your overall health, but how can it help your epilepsy specifically?

Before we begin, remember that any changes to your diet should always be discussed with your health care provider. While these strategies may work for some, they might not be right for everyone.

Research has shown for a long time, that altering your diet may be a potential means of improving seizure control in people with epilepsy. However, these studies primarily focused on strict diets like the ketogenic diet (or keto) and recent research is beginning to support the idea that less restrictive diets may also be helpful.

What do these diets have in common?

Like the ketogenic diet, but to less of an extreme, there is growing evidence to support the consistent elimination of sugar and sweets resulting in improved seizure control. These diet changes also include taking steps towards a natural, whole foods diet.

If you want to know more about how your diet might be affecting your symptoms, it’s a good idea to track both at the same time to see if you can spot trends. If you’re already tracking your symptoms, try adding the Food Diary tool to your Home Page.

Do you know your warning signs?

June 2022

Jessica from Health Storylines

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Hey there,

Thank you for being a part of the Health Storylines community. There are a lot of factors that come into play when it comes to maintaining your mental and physical health. One of the most important things you can do is ensure that you are getting enough sleep.

If you have trouble sleeping, know you’re not alone. Many people with epilepsy also experience a number of sleep disorders such as:

Insomnia

Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Can cause snoring and frequent awakening.

Parasomnias

Involves unusual behaviors that occur before and during sleep.

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How do you feel about exercise?

May 2022

Jessica from Health Storylines

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Hi there,

Thank you for continuing to be a part of the Health Storylines community!

We wanted to talk to you about exercise and epilepsy. It is a common misconception that people with epilepsy should avoid sports and certain physical activities due to their condition. However, research shows that exercise can help to reduce seizures and the overall impact of epilepsy on some people.

How can exercise reduce seizures?

Exercise helps by improving mental, emotional, and physical health. It also helps reduces stress, which is a seizure trigger for some people.

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Are you serious about your sleep? 😴

April 2022

Jessica from Health Storylines

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Hey there,

Thank you for being a part of the Health Storylines community. There are a lot of factors that come into play when it comes to maintaining your mental and physical health. One of the most important things you can do is ensure that you are getting enough sleep.

If you have trouble sleeping, know you’re not alone. Many people with epilepsy also experience a number of sleep disorders such as:

Insomnia

Difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Can cause snoring and frequent awakening.

Parasomnias

Involves unusual behaviors that occur before and during sleep.

Update Your App

Are you on the most updated version of Health Storylines? To get access to the newest tools and features, make sure you download or update your Health Storylines app by clicking down below.

Did you wear purple? 💜

March 2022

Jessica from Health Storylines

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Hey there,

Thank you for being a part of the Health Storylines community. Sometimes, having epilepsy can feel isolating but know you’re not alone. Did you know that 50 million people around the world have epilepsy?

Purple day was founded on March 26th, 2008 to help bring awareness to epilepsy and reduce the stigma surrounding it. We wanted to let you know that Health Storylines is here everyday to help manage your symptoms and support you in your journey.

To learn more about how you can get involved and spread awareness, check out this website by clicking down below!