What Caused 24% of Kids in Study to Develop Tics?
A new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or sibling with a chronic tic disorder. The research is published in […]
High Fiber Diet Reduces Risk of Dementia
(Science Daily) We’re always hearing that we should eat more fiber. It’s known to be vitally important for a healthy digestive system and also has cardiovascular benefits like reduced cholesterol. Now, evidence is emerging that […]
Epstein-Barr Virus as a Cause of Multiple Sclerosis (Premium)
Promising new findings are reported for multiple sclerosis (MS), an inflammatory nervous system disorder. Estimates are that it affects nearly 3 million people around the globe. The cause and a cure for MS, which attacks […]
Some Find Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depression Effective for a Year
Previous studies by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers showed that psychedelic treatment with psilocybin relieved major depressive disorder symptoms in adults for up to a month. Now, in a follow-up study of those participants, the researchers […]
The Tic-Trigger Approach That Can Make or Break Your Efforts
If you’ve read either of our two books, Natural Treatments for Tics and Tourette’s: A Patient and Family Guide and Tourette Syndrome: Stop Your Tics by Learning What Triggers Them, you’ve been introduced to the […]
Your World and You: Tips to Improve Your Family’s Health – Issue 59 (Premium)
Environmental and Nutritional Tips to Improve Your Family’s Health This feature highlights reports, studies, and feedback on efforts that can make a positive impact in our quest for health. Topics we cover in this issue are included […]
Medical Marijuana and the Danger of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
TANA McLANE Tana McLane is the mother of a son who is currently hospitalized as he deals with this serious condition for a second time. There are many benefits to using medical marijuana for all […]
The Immune Connection to Tourette Syndrome Confirmed (Premium)
The scientific search for the cause of Tourette syndrome has failed to yield clear answers. Many of the efforts have focused a dysfunction of the brain involving the cortex, the basal ganglia, the thalamus. Taking a different approach, […]
Aren’t Oranges Supposed to Be Good for You?
Just as the growing season heads toward its peak in many countries, we are learning bad news about the citrus industry. The Environmental Working Group has shared an article with alarming findings about hormone-distrupting fungicides […]
Cookbooks to Ease Into the Plant-Based Trend (Premium)
The move toward eating less meat and dairy is rapidly gaining speed. One reason for the shift is personal—some people are going plant-based for better health and/or ethical purposes. Another reason focuses on the reality […]