Seizures are a neurological condition that is defined as the disruptions in the electrical activity of brain, which leads to alterations of the senses, behavior, and consciousness. First mentioned centuries ago, this disorder had many stigmas attached. It was thought to be the work of witches or demons, and people with epilepsy were shunned. (Langone, 2003) Epilepsy is the Greek word for seizure, and a patient is considered epileptic if they have experienced more than 2 episodes of seizure activity. Epilepsy is the second most common neurological condition, with 2.3 million Americans diagnosed, and over 40 million worldwide. Children under the age of 10, and elderly over the age of 70 compose the majority of epileptic patients.(Letcher,
