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Videos
Meryl Streep introduces the ketogenic diet
In 1994 The Charlie Foundation launched the modern era of the ketogenic diet with its video entitled, "An Introduction To The Ketogenic Diet," hosted by Meryl Streep. Over two hundred fifty thousand copies have been distributed during the intervening years. The complete video is forty-five minutes and can be obtained through the foundation.
Charlie's Speech
On April 2, 2008 Charlie Abrahams, whose epilepsy had been cured by the ketogenic diet, addressed an audience of over 300 scientists, neurologists, dietitians, and nurses at the first "International Symposium on Dietary Therapy for Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders." He presented an award to Millicent Kelly, R.D. the Johns Hopkins dietitian who taught his family the diet.
Dr. Deborah Snyder’s Speech
Dr. Snyder, D.O. addresses the symposium about her son, Bryce’s experience with the ketogenic diet, and her book, Keto Kid.
Emma Williams’ Speech
Emma Williams, addresses the symposium about her son, Matthew’s experience with the ketogenic diet and the mission of Matthew’s Friends.
In April, 2008, at the International Symposium For Dietary Therapies For Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders, we had an opportunity to interview pediatric neurologists and epileptologists who oversee ten of the leading ketogenic diet programs in the world. Here are their answers to three most frequently asked questions:
2) What success do you see with the ketogenic diet?
3) What is your advice to parents who encounter medical resistance to the ketogenic diet?
2004 Dateline NBC (part one)
Dateline reports how the ketogenic diet cured Charlie Abrahams’ epilepsy.
2004 Dateline NBC (part two)
Dateline reports how the ketogenic diet cured Charlie Abrahams’ epilepsy.
"In 1998 Meryl Streep starred in "First Do No Harm," an ABC television movie about a family's true story finding the ketogenic diet that cured their son's epilepsy. The movie was produced and directed by Jim Abrahams. The following are seven selected scenes from the movie:
Why would they rob us of hope?
Dr. Peterson argues for the ketogenic diet.
The diet works. A mother reflects.
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June 16, 2008
