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All You Need to Know About the Ketogenic Diet for Pediatric Drug-Resistant Epilepsy User Manual for Parents and Caregivers

Author Name: Soma Basu and Hemamalini A.J. | Format: Paperback | Genre : Educational & Professional | Other Details

"All You Need to Know About the Ketogenic Diet for Pediatric Drug-Resistant Epilepsy" is a comprehensive, compassionate guide designed for parents navigating one of the toughest challenges: managing epilepsy when anti seizure medications are not enough. This book breaks down the science behind the ketogenic diet, offers practical tips for everyday life, and provides emotional support for families walking this difficult road. From meal planning and medical monitoring to handling peer pressure and managing parental stress, this resource empowers caregivers with the knowledge, tools, and encouragement needed to help their child thrive. Clear, accessible, and heartfelt, it is a must-have companion for anyone considering or already following the ketogenic diet for epilepsy treatment.

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Soma Basu and Hemamalini A.J.

Dr. A.J. Hemamalini is an accomplished Professor and Head of the Department of Clinical Nutrition at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Chennai. With three decades of academic and clinical experience, she is progressively contributing to clinical nutrition education and practice. Her areas of specialization include critical care, pediatrics, oncology, surgical, geriatrics nutrition, and curriculum planning in academia. Dr. Hemamalini has successfully guided ten Ph.D. scholars. She has authored over 47 publications in indexed journals and is a highly regarded speaker at national and regional conferences. 

 

Ms. Soma Basu is a Ph.D. Research Scholar in Department of Clinical Nutrition at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (DU), Chennai, with a deep passion for advancing medical research, especially in the discovery of novel treatments for pediatric epilepsy. A certified Keto Dietician, Diabetic Educator, and Ayurveda Dietician, she has successfully treated over a hundred children with drug-resistant epilepsy through evidence-based dietary therapies. With over 20 publications in indexed journals and two book chapters, Soma is at the forefront of clinical nutrition research. Her innovations include a published patent and copyright, and her work has been recognized with six Best Oral Paper Presentation Awards at national and international conferences, as well as the prestigious Indian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition - ISPEN Young Talent Award and Best M.Sc. Dissertation Book Award. Deeply committed to raising public awareness, her mission is to bring the ketogenic diet into every household, dispelling myths and emphasizing its role as a powerful medical therapy—not a fad diet—for improving lives.

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