Until that day, Tiana behaved like any other child, her mom said. After trying a number of medical treatments that failed to lessen the severity of the symptoms, Osterman told the family he wanted to try a new method: a very high-fat diet. ​High-fat diet treatment explainedMarie-Josée Trempe, Tiana's nutritionist, said the effect of nutrition on the body is underestimated by many. "Neurologists usually try medication first, and if it doesn't work, then they try diet." (Radio-Canada)First and foremost, Tiana's diet contains little to no carbohydrates — though some fruits and vegetables are allowed, and some foods high in protein.

Source: CBC News November 11, 2017 22:18 UTC