TheraLepsy™-Epilepsy

Category: Supplements, Theraphen

TheraLepsy™ has a precision balance of nutrients your dog requires for a longer, healthier life!  Expertly hand crafted in USA

TheraPhen Supplements not food

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Epilepsy Information/Causes

Epilepsy is a term used when the seizure disorder has no identifiable cause, such as brain disease. It is specifically a disorder involving recurrent seizures. Though seizure disorders affect less than 1% of animals, given sufficient circumstances any animal can have a seizure.

The cause of the seizure correlates, to some extent, with the age of onset. In some animals, seizures may be triggered by hormone changes such as pregnancy or menstruation. They may also be triggered by illness or sensory stimuli such as lights, sounds, and touch. In many cases, no trigger is found for the seizures. The amount of stimulation required to cause a seizure is called the “seizure threshold.” Many people with epilepsy are considered to have a low seizure threshold.

Common causes of seizures include

Idiopathic seizures, (no identifiable cause) usually begin in the adolescent years but can occur at any age with no other neurologic abnormalities present or often in a breed with a history of epilepsy or seizures.

Developmental or genetic conditions present at birth, or injuries near birth– in this case, the seizures usually begin in infancy or early puppyhood. Metabolic abnormalities

may affect any age, diabetes mellitus complications electrolyte imbalances kidney failure, uremia (toxic accumulation of wastes) nutritional deficiencies phenylketonuria (PKU)–can rarely cause seizures in puppies other metabolic diseases such as inborn error of metabolism Brain injury may affect any age. The highest incidence in young dogs is most likely if the brain membranes are damaged, seizures usually begin within 1-2 years after the injury, early seizures (within 2 weeks of injury)–do not necessarily indicate that chronic seizures (epilepsy) will develop Tumors and brain lesions that occupy space (such as hematomas) may affect any age, more common in mid-life partial (focal) seizures most common initially may progress to generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Disorders affecting the blood vessels (stroke, TIA, and so on) Degenerative disorders (senile dementia type, or similar organic brain syndromes) mostly affect older dogs.  Infections may affect all ages and may be a reversible cause of seizures, brain infections (meningitis, encephalitis) brain abscess, acute severe infections of any part of the body chronic infections (such as neurosyphilis). Prevention: Generally, there is no known prevention for seizure disorders. However, adequate diet and sleep may decrease likelihood of precipitating a seizure.

Symptoms

Epilepsy is characterized by seizures of any type that occur on a chronic, recurrent basis and have no known cause. In addition to seizures, there may be other symptoms or signs, such as changes in mood or energy level, dizziness, fainting, confusion, and memory loss.

An aura (sensations indicating a seizure is imminent), occur in some persons just prior to a generalized seizure.

Symptoms of generalized seizures

Petit mal seizures:

• Minimal or no movements (usually, except for “eye blinking”) — may appear like a blank stare

• Brief sudden loss of awareness or conscious activity — may only last seconds

• Recurs many times

• Occurs most often during childhood

• Decreased learning (child often thought to be daydreaming)

Tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizures:

• Whole body, violent muscle contractions

• Rigid and stiff

• Affects a major portion of the body

• Loss of consciousness

• Breathing stops temporarily, then “sighing”

• Incontinence

• Tongue or cheek biting

• Confusion following the seizure

• Weakness following the seizure

• Symptoms of partial seizures

Simple partial (focal) seizures:

• Muscle contractions of a specific body part

• Abnormal sensations

• May have nausea, sweating, skin flushing, and dilated pupils

• May have other focal (localized) symptoms

• Partial complex seizures:

• Automatism (automatic performance of complex behaviors)

• Abnormal sensations

• May have nausea, sweating, skin flushing, and dilated pupils

• May have other focal (localized) symptoms

• Recalled or inappropriate emotions

• Changes in personality or alertness

• May or may not lose consciousness

• Olfactory (smell) or gustatory (taste) hallucinations or impairments — if temporal focus

Signs and tests

The diagnosis of epilepsy and/or seizure disorders involves a history of recurrent seizures of any type. A physical examination, including a detailed neuromuscular examination, may be normal or may show focal neurologic deficits (localized abnormalities of brain functions).

An electroencephalograph (EEG), a reading of the electrical activity in the brain, usually confirms the presence of various types of seizures. It may, in some cases, indicate the location of the lesion causing the seizure. A normal EEG does not rule out a seizure disorder.

Tests for the cause may include various blood tests (as appropriate depending on the suspected cause), including:

• A CBC

• A blood chemistry, blood glucose

• Liver function tests

• Kidney function tests

• Tests for infectious diseases

• A CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) analysis

• Tests for the cause may include procedures such as:

• A head CT or MRI scan

• A lumbar puncture (spinal tap)

Ingredients

Ingredients & Analysis

Red Cabbage, Beets, Tomatoes, Blueberries, Black Berries, Barley Grass, Alfalfa, Spirulina, Chlorella, Turnip Greens, Avocado, Kale, Apples, Green Cabbage, Oranges, Grapefruit, Tomato, Carrots, Garlic, Cayenne Pepper, Bell Pepper, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Peaches, Blueberry, Raspberry, Kamut Grass, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Indigo berry, Parsley, Radish, Summer squash, Shitake Mushroom, Ginger Root, Thyme, Cumin, Yucca, Apple Cider Vinegar, Dandelion Root, Sage, Aloe Vera, Reishi,  Echinacea, Thyme, Astragalus, and Chicory.  (Preserved by a natural pH. Balance)

Nutrient Profile

Iodized Salt, L-Lysine, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, vitamins (L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin A Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vitamin D3 Supplement), Vitamin E Supplement, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Manganous Oxide, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite, Beta-Carotene, Rosemary Extract. (Exceeds AAFCO standards)

TheraPlex_2™  also contains trace amounts of more than 50 other minerals.

Metabolic Energy¹ (Calories)

Dry Weight      3929 kcal/kg (372 kcal/per cup ² )

¹Measurement of Usable Energy in a food, which differs substantially from gross caloric content.

²Eight fluid oz. equals 5.5 oz. by weight.

Average Nutritional Properties

FEEDING/STORAGE

Daily Dosage Guidelines & Storage

Dogs/Puppies: begin with these guidelines. You may adjust portions for desired results depending upon treatment stage to maintain proper nutrient intake. If you are uncertain, consult your Balance Diet™ Vet. tech., or ask your veterinarian. Feed more TheraLepsy™ as needed.

BD-Tip:  Keep fresh water available!

Dosage/Use/Recovery

2-3 tbsp., TheraLepsy™ per 10 lbs. body weight 3 times per week

Supplement TheraLepsy™ daily

BD-Tip: feed apart or mix into food

Dosage/Use/Maintenance

• 1 tbsp., TheraLepsy™ per 10 lbs. body weight 3 times per week

• Supplement TheraLepsy™ every other day

• BD-Tip: feed apart or mix into food

Storage: Taking good care of your very special nutritional supplement

You should promptly refrigerate TheraLepsy™ for the very best results including maintaining optimum freshness and potency.  TheraLepsy™ should travel well with the necessity for cold storage. Our proprietary VitaMethod™ process is an excellent stabilizing force, TheraLepsy™ is real whole natural food-botanicals/plants/herbs

GAURANTEED ANALYSIS

AAFCO STATEMENT