Convulsions happen when the body, arms and legs twitch and shake rapidly and uncontrollably. The muscles contract and relax repeatedly in a swift motion. Most convulsions or seizures are harmless and last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Sometimes the convulsions last longer and the sufferer undergoes multiple seizures.
Sudden electrical activity in the brain causes it to become disorganized and these result in convulsions. The top causes of convulsions are brain injury or illness, brain tumor, heart disease, low blood sugar, high fever, electric shock, illicit drugs, alcoholism, drug withdrawal, kidney failure and meningitis.
The main symptoms are teeth clenching, drooling and frothing at the mouth, muscle spasms, jerking and twitching limbs, leakage of bladder or bowel, sudden falling, inconsistent eye movements, sudden anger or sudden laughter and a brief blackout. Convulsions are unsettling to watch and the sufferer can have recurring seizures.
Various Home Remedies For Convulsions
Garlic
Garlic has a host of medicinal values which are greatly useful in curing a wide range of diseases and ailments. Garlic contains a valuable compound known as allicin. This compound is a powerful antioxidant which not only removes all the harmful free radicals from the body but also boosts immunity and stimulates circulation.
By increasing the blood circulation, more blood is reached to the brain cells and thus their function is greatly enhanced. Chop six cloves of garlic and swallow them with a little water immediately.
Ash Gourd
Ash gourd has great significance in ayurvedic medicine. This vegetable is extremely rich in riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, vitamin C, iron, calcium and phosphorous all of which improve the function of the nervous system and provide vital health to the brain. It removes stress and nervousness and promotes a sense of peace and well being. It is low in calories and is an excellent detoxifying agent. Remove the juice of one ash gourd in a juice extractor and drink one glass of it every morning.
Walnuts
Walnuts are a good source of omega 3 fatty acids and other valuable nutrients which promote the health of the body and keep it in good functioning order. Walnuts increase the function of the nerves and brain and greatly help in minimizing seizures. Eat a handful of walnuts everyday.
Poppy Seeds
Poppy seeds are full of key nutrients which provide vital nourishment to the body. They increase the blood lipid profile and keep the blood vessels in prime health. They also strengthen the nerves and improve the function of the brain. Its sedative properties promote peace and calm and reduce the body heat. Grind one tablespoon of poppy seeds to a fine powder. Mix it into a cup of milk and consume it every morning.
Guava Leaves
Put to boil a pan of water and add seven to eight freshly crushed guava leaves to it. Boil on a low flame for five minutes then turn off the heat. Strain a cup of the decoction and drink it several times during the day. Regular use will soon mitigate the intensity and frequency of the convulsions.
