Keto Diet for Epilepsy saved my son's life - with Emma Williams

Emma Williams shares her fight for Keto Diet therapy for her young son Matthew, and how the diet saved his life. Join Claire McDonnell Liu, health researcher and Family Health Lab podcast host, in conversation with Emma Williams, CEO Matthew's Friends. 03:00 Emma’s battle for a Ketogenic Diet to help her son Matthew's uncontrolled seizures 06:20 Jim Abrahams, Charlie Foundation and First Do No Harm film with Meryl Streep 08:40 Classic Ketogenic diet trial, with Neurologist Helen Cross and Liz Neal Dietician 8:50 Transformational results from Matthew’s Keto Diet 09:00 Rare epilepsy diagnosis of Dravet Syndrome 10:40 Learning how to manage a Keto Diet for epilepsy 13:00 Matthew is living his best life “I believe my son would have been dead” if not for Keto 13:44 His sister Alice is now a qualified Doctor 14:50 If the first 2 AED medications do not control seizures the International Consensus Statement on Ketogenic Diet Therapy states that Keto Diet should be considered as an option. 19:18 Charlie Foundation and Matthew’s Friends Keto Diet charities stated with 2 angry families 26:00 Cognitive, sleep, mood, energy benefits of Keto diets 28:38 Matthew’s Friends resources for families: Keto recipes, cooking channel, starter packs, support groups and helpline. 35:12 The guidelines for using Ketogenic diet and how effective it is 39:53 How to best prepare for your Ketogenic diet 42:03 Could Keto be offered as a first therapy before medications? 42:28 Keto Diet formula for babies 44:30 Keto Diet recipe channel Emma Williams is a force of nature! As a young single mum of 2 young children she launched her own charity, Matthew's Friends. Almost 3 decades later the charity has supported thousands of families and trained dieticians in Ketogenic Diet Therapy around the world. It all came about because Emma was so very angry. Her son had been denied a medical therapy that could have prevented thousands of seizures, suffering and even brain damage. Emma was determined that other families would not have to go through the trauma that her family had. ** Support us by subscribing, liking and commenting! If you are feeling moved to help us with our mission to empower other families please donate through our Patreon page: Patreon.com/FamilyHealthLab * * * * Listen as Emma explains the ketogenic diet information, resources and support for families that Matthew's Friends provides. The charity have clinics throughout the UK, as well as an online community, resources, cooking channel, recipe books and practical guides. As well as keto diet therapy for childhood epilepsy the charity also deliver research and support for adults with epilepsy, cancers, neurological, and rare metabolic health disorders. Family Health Lab Podcast: Healing Families S1: E13 Interviewer: Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist Episode time: Tech: www.0ad.com.au Leafie.org/FamilyHealthLab FB: LeafieHealth Links: www.MatthewsFriends.org Thank you for listening! IMPORTANT - The content in this video is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult with your physician regarding your health matters. Individuals’ lifestyles, bodies and health histories vary. The author does not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the health strategies.